VEANA [Maranta kerchoveana]

Maranta leuconeura Kerchoveana

Name: [Maranta kerchoveana]
Brand: Atrium Plants
Price: 119.0 ZAR
Availability: InStock

R 119.00

Marantas are closely related to Calatheas and are some of the most striking houseplants around. The Kerchoveana has beautiful apple-lime leaves and striking chocolate brown prints. This plant is low growing and will spread out forming a short bushy houseplant.

NB: Ensure to keep your Maranta in a warm sheltered spot in winter, away from any cool draughts.

Comes in a 14cm grow pot. Decorative planters sold separately.

Plant Care

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About Plant

Caring for Veana

Light

Medium to bright, but do not expose to direct light or the leaves will develope brown sun spots. If the colours of the leaves start fading this is also a sign the plant is getting too much light.

Water & humidity

Water often in summer, keeping the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Let the soil dry out 2-3cm down in winter. Marantas are susceptible to root rot, so don't let water sit in the tray. Mist leaves regularly for best results as they love humidity! Humidity is key to success with this plant. Read our tips here.

Feeding

Fertilise often in summer, every 2 - 4 weeks to encourage lush growth.

Re-potting

Every two years in spring. Mix regular potting soil with a good handful of peat moss and pumice stones. This mix ensures good drainage while still retaining moisture. Or use our Hemp Super Soil! Marantas can also be propoagated by cuttings and root division.

Atrium Top Tip

If the leaf starts curling it means lack of water. Brown edges mean lack of humidity.

Quirky plant fact

Marantas, like Calatheas, which are all part of the marantacea family, are known as prayer plants because at night they close their leaves as if in prayer. They originate from deep in the Amazon jungle.

Back to 14cm grow pot

VEANA [Maranta kerchoveana] Maranta leuconeura Kerchoveana