- maranta
- 'cat moustache'

maranta
'cat moustache'
'cat moustache'
Care level
Medium
This playful cultivar features unique white tips & patches that really do look like a cat's whiskers across its leaves! Its eye-catching pattern make it a delightful conversation starter, especially when the leaves fold up at night like tiny sleeping kittens (CUTE I KNOW).
Care & maintenance
Light
All areas of your interior that are roughly equidistant between shade and sun. These areas benefit from slight brightness throughout the day.
Temperature
Wide range (59°F - 84.2°F)
Fertilization frequency
Moderate
Monthly during the growing period.
Soil
Choose a Tropical plant mix: A rich, moisture-retentive blend with good aeration. Mimics the natural forest floor environment of tropical regions.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:








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Pot

Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
Features
Size & growth
Small
Trailing
Moderate growth
This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach up to 12 inches in height or spread.
It spreads horizontally, often along the ground.
Toxicity
Cat | |||
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Dog | |||
Human |


Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The maranta cat moustache can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.