maranta leuconeura'kerchoveana variegata'
Care level
Medium
Variegation
Blotched pattern
This captivating cultivar features delicate green leaves splashed with cream-colored spots that dance across the surface like tiny stars. Unlike its cousins, it has a slower growth but shows excellent variegation stability.
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
Warm (60.8°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:
Click on the soil name for more information.
Pot
Wide/Shallow
Prefer a pot that is wider than it is deep.
Features
Size & growth
Medium
Trailing
Moderate growth
This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach 1 to 3 feet in height or spread.
It spreads horizontally, often along the ground.
Toxicity
| Cat | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog | |||
| Human |
Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Non-flowering & not self-pollinating
The maranta kerchoveana variegata cannot 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.