Maranta Lemon

Maranta Lemon Care

Maranta leuconeura

What is the plant

Maranta Leuconeura is a tropical plant with characteristic leaves that are the hallmark of this plant. Maranta Leuconeura is a member of the Marantaceae family and lives in the rainforests of Central and South America. Caring for this plant is not difficult, so it is suitable for beginner gardeners.

Maranta Lemon is a small bushy rhizomatous plant with large leaves. The oval leaves have a bizarre pattern, lighter in color than the rest of the leaves. The height of the plant is 10-12 inches (25-30 centimeters). The leaves are 4-5 inches (10-12 centimeters) long. When in bloom, Maranta produces white or light purple flowers.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

18°C - 25°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 12b

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Maranta Lemon needs abundant watering with warm, settled water. The soil should always be moist, especially during the hot season. In winter and autumn, you need to let the top of the soil dry out a bit. Spraying Maranta Lemon with water is also advisable to remove dust from the leaves.
Pruning
Pruning Maranta Lemon is optional. However, to give the plant a more decorative and graceful look, you can occasionally remove parts of the plant from the sides. Also, do not forget to remove the fallen parts of the plant.
Fertilizer
From April to September, Maranta needs fertilizing. Mineral or organic complexes not containing nitrogen are suitable for this purpose. You need to fertilize about once every two weeks.

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Sunlight
In its natural habitat, Maranta Lemon prefers to be in partial shade. Therefore, placing your plant on an east or north window is best. However, during the cold season, the plant needs enough light so that you can use special lamps. Remember, the plant is afraid of the too bright and burning sun.
Soil
A mixture of leafy soil, humus, and peat is excellent for Maranta. You need all these components in equal proportions. Gardeners also recommend putting good drainage on the bottom of the pot.
Propagation
The best way to get a new Maranta Lemon plant is by dividing the bush. The divided parts of the plant should grow in small pots with soil. To root the separated parts, you need to put the container in a warm place, covering it with a membrane. During this period, you need to maintain the air temperature no lower than 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius).

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Temperature
Maranta Lemon is a tropical, thermophilic plant, so the minimum temperature in winter is 59 degrees Fahrenheit (15°C). In summer, the acceptable temperature for the plant is 68-81 degrees Fahrenheit (27-20 degrees Celsius). Remember, the plant does not like dry air.
Container
For Maranta, a small container is the best. It only should accommodate the roots of the plant. You also should choose a container with a drainage hole.
Fun fact
Maranta is also called the prayer plant because the leaves fold into an upright position when there is a lack of light.