Prayer Plant. A spectacular foliage plant with grey-green leaves and bold brown markings. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to July. Partial shade. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Maranta leuconeura ‘Kerchoveana’
A spectacular foliage plant with grey-green leaves and bold brown markings
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Maranta |
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Species | leuconeura |
Varietry | 'Kerchoveana' |
Common Name | Prayer Plant |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 25cm |
Family | Marantaceae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, brown |
Flowers From | June, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Water with rain water, Water with tepid water, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Red spider mite |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Surround Pot with moist peat to maintain high humidity |
Propagation | Division |
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