Marantas have unusual foliage. This variety has paper-thin leaves, marbled white and speckled pink. To thrive, it needs a bright room and a humid environment. It does very well in a hanging pot. We love it for the movement of its leaves throughout the day. We recommend watering with demineralized water, which can be bought at a pharmacy, or with rainwater. Melted snow works very well! Marantas do not tolerate the excess minerals found in tap water very well. This excess can cause root burn and damage the foliage.
Non-toxic to animals.
- Family: Marantaceae.
- Origin: Tropical zones of South America.
- Watering:
- Allow the soil to dry slightly on the surface between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: Moderate.
- Type of soil: Light and very well-draining.
- Avoid water remaining in the saucer.
- Light: Moderate.
- Orientation: West, East, or 1m from a South-facing window.
- Growth: Medium.
- Temperature: Warm.
- Between 16°C and 25°C.
Pot diameter: 15 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, each plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
