Maranta Leuconeura Var. Kerchoveana – Rabbit’s Foot

Maranta are spectacularly variegated ornamental houseplants. Maranta leuconeura var. kerchoveana also known as Rabbit’s Foot has wonderful foliage, the leaves are light grey-green with darker green patches on either side of the central vein. The leaf undersides are a uniform silvery green.

Often referred to as Prayer Plants, along with their closely related cousins Calathea, Maranta leaves have the unusual characteristic of lying flat during the day and then closing upwards at night as if in prayer. These plants have a low spreading nature and will start to trail as they grow and mature.

Horty Hints

Pray goodbye to the dry! If there is little leaf curl, but lots of browning, the leaves aren’t getting enough water. If the soil is already wet, inspect the roots for rot.

Warm Water Weekly! These plants like a lot to drink in the summer, sometimes 4 times per week. Use room temperature water, to keep the soil evenly moist, but not soggy.

Sun-worshipper! If you have noticed your plant has stopped praying, don’t panic. The plant doesn’t need to move to be healthy, just watch out for scorching.

Light

Maranta grow best in bright, indirect light, but are hardy enough to tolerate some shade. Avoid direct sunlight however, as this may burn or bleach the leaves.

Watering

Keep the soil moist at all times, but do not overwater or allow the plant to sit in soggy conditions. Watering with soft, lukewarm water is recommended.

Temperature

Maranta leuconeura prefers average to warm temperatures from 18-27°C, but can cope with as low as 15°C. Avoid cold draughts.

Humidity

Increased humidity levels are a must. Mist frequently. Brown leaf tips are a tell-tale sign that the surrounding air is too dry.

Feed

Apply a balanced fertiliser once or twice a month during the growing season.

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Height & Growth Rate

This plant is a slow-grower which typically reaches an ultimate height of around 30cm but can spread up to 50-60cm and will start to trail over time.

Toxicity

The Rabbit’s Foot is non-toxic and therefore safe around children and animals.

Air Purifying

This plant filters airborne toxins and is part of our clean air plant collection.

Origin

Maranta leuconeura var. kerchoveana is native to the Brazilian Rainforest.

Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.

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