Maranta Leuconeura Kerchoveana

• Botanical Name: Maranta
  

• Common Names: Prayer plant
  

• Description: The Maranta is a evergreen perennial native to Central and South America. This plant flat oval leaves with a line pattern that runs symmetrically across the leaves. 

Maranta Leuconeura Kerchoveana is a prayer plant with green and black peacock-like leavesIt is such an elegant plant that you can hang and let the leaves grow indoors. The magical thing about the prayer plant happens at night. During the day, the leaves lie flat but during the night, the leaves point upwards as if it’s praying to the sky. It is also known as the Rabbit Tracks plant.

 * You will receive ONE (1) 4" plant in nursery pot, unless stated otherwise. Refer to our FAQ for more information. 

Maranta Leuconeura Kerchoveana Plant Care

Watering

Water every 4-5 days when top 2" of soil is dry. Keep soil moist but not soaking wet.

Light

Medium indirect sunlight or under grow lights.

Temperature

65°F - 75°F 

Soil Mix

Well drained Potting Soil, Peat Moss, Perlite, Orchid Bark 

Humidity

Keep humidity high at 65 - 75%

Fertilizer

Every 4 weeks in summer and every 12 weeks in winter