Maranta Care Guide
Light
- Prefers indirect, bright light.
- Avoid direct sunlight as it can scorch the leaves.
Watering
- Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy.
- Reduce watering during the winter months.
- Use distilled, rain, or filtered water to avoid brown leaf tips.
Humidity
- Enjoys high humidity.
- Mist the leaves regularly or use a humidity tray.
Soil
- A well-draining potting mix, ideally peat-based, works best.
- Ensure the pot has good drainage to prevent root rot.
Temperature
- Prefers temperatures between 15°C to 27°C.
- Avoid sudden temperature fluctuations.
Fertilising
- Feed with a balanced, diluted fertilizer every 2 weeks during the growing season (spring and summer).
- Reduce feeding in fall and winter.
Pruning
- Prune yellow or damaged leaves to keep the plant healthy.
Special Feature
- The leaves fold up at night, resembling hands in prayer, which is how the plant gets its common name.
Possible Issues
-Brown Leaf Tips: Often caused by tap water with chemicals. Use distilled or filtered water.
-Yellow Leaves: Overwatering can lead to yellow leaves. Ensure the soil is moist but not soggy.
- Prefers indirect, bright light.
- Avoid direct sunlight as it can scorch the leaves.
Watering
- Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy.
- Reduce watering during the winter months.
- Use distilled, rain, or filtered water to avoid brown leaf tips.
Humidity
- Enjoys high humidity.
- Mist the leaves regularly or use a humidity tray.
Soil
- A well-draining potting mix, ideally peat-based, works best.
- Ensure the pot has good drainage to prevent root rot.
Temperature
- Prefers temperatures between 15°C to 27°C.
- Avoid sudden temperature fluctuations.
Fertilising
- Feed with a balanced, diluted fertilizer every 2 weeks during the growing season (spring and summer).
- Reduce feeding in fall and winter.
Pruning
- Prune yellow or damaged leaves to keep the plant healthy.
Special Feature
- The leaves fold up at night, resembling hands in prayer, which is how the plant gets its common name.
Possible Issues
-Brown Leaf Tips: Often caused by tap water with chemicals. Use distilled or filtered water.
-Yellow Leaves: Overwatering can lead to yellow leaves. Ensure the soil is moist but not soggy.