Botanical Name: Maranta leuconeura 'Kerchoviana'
Common Name: Prayer Plant Type of Plant: dicot: houseplant Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape clumping stems of large, dark spotted leaves which close at night Height 4-6" Spread 1-2' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure indoor N. or E. window, temps. above 65 - light above 150 FC Soil standard potting mix Hardiness tender Morphology: Leaves ovate, papery leaves 3-5" long, 2" across with dark green markings on top – usually 6 or 8 along midrib Flowers intermittent, white, solitary flowers – 1/2" across – not particularly decorative Fruit small capsule Propagation: stem cuttings – reduce leaf surface area Usage: grows well in medium pots – spreads out over large area with time – too large for terraria Landscape Care: Watering regular watering Fertilizing balanced – light fertilizer 2X per month Pruning cut back to base in winter; dry out 1-2 mos. Pests/Diseases mealybug, spider mites Origin: Brazil Family: Marantaceae Notes: |
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