Rabbit's Foot Prayer Plant, Maranta Kerchoveana
Botanical Name: Maranta leuconeura kerchoveana
Common Names: Green Prayer Plant, Prayer Plant, Rabbit's Foot, Rabbit Track, Maranta Kerchoveana
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About
Maranta Kerchoveana, the Rabbit's Foot Prayer Plant, is an easy-care houseplant with brightly patterned leaves. Its leaves are veined in silver and dark purple, adding texture and life to any home. The rabbit’s foot-shaped foot prints on each leaf bring an interesting and unique touch. It is also a relatively low-maintenance plant, requiring only occasional watering and indirect sunlight. Marantas are pet safe!
Care Guide
Light Requirements
Prefers medium sunlight. Tolerates low sunlight or artificial lighting. Growth will slow in low light conditions. Bright sunlight can scorch the leaves.
Artificial Light
Direct Sun
Water Needs
Prefers to remain consistently moist. Tolerates heavy handed watering. Will not tolerate excessive drying.
Infrequent
Frequent
Soil Preference
Prefers a soil mix with moderate drainage speeds and high water retentive properties. Include a high percentage of sustainablt sourced peat moss as well as a rich organic compost mix. Drainage can be aided through the use of perlite, pumice, and bark.
Moisture Retention
Fast Drying
Retentive
Drainage Speed
Slow
Fast
