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Maranta leuconeura 'Kerchoveana'

Houseplant

Height: 10-12 inches.

Spread: 12-18 inches.

Sunlight: Bright, indirect light.

Other Names: Rabbit's Foot Prayer Plant, Green Prayer Plant

Description:
Maranta leuconeura 'Kerchoveana' is a beautiful and low-maintenance prayer plant known for its soft green foliage adorned with dark, symmetrical blotches along the midrib. This compact, trailing houseplant is highly prized for its ability to fold its leaves upward at night, a fascinating trait common to prayer plants. With its lush, cascading habit and easy-care nature, 'Kerchoveana' is a perfect choice for any indoor space.

Houseplant Qualities:
Maranta 'Kerchoveana' is a slow to moderate-growing, trailing plant that thrives in bright, indirect light with moderate humidity. It is pet-friendly and well-suited for terrariums or low-light areas.

The plant is most often used in the following ways:
- Hanging Baskets
- Shelf & Desk Plant
- Terrariums & Humid Environments
- Decorative Containers

Features & Attributes:
Maranta 'Kerchoveana' features oval-shaped leaves with a soft green base color and dark brown markings that fade to green as the plant matures. Its trailing habit makes it an excellent choice for hanging planters or as a cascading accent on shelves.

This is an evergreen, tropical plant with a trailing or spreading growth habit. It thrives in well-draining, moisture-retentive soil and benefits from regular misting in dry indoor environments.

Aside from its primary use as a houseplant, Maranta 'Kerchoveana' is suitable for the following indoor applications:
- Hanging Planters for Cascading Growth
- Terrariums & High-Humidity Displays
- Mixed Indoor Plant Arrangements

Planting & Growing:
Maranta 'Kerchoveana' will grow to be about 10-12 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 12-18 inches. It grows at a slow to moderate rate and can live for many years with proper care.

This plant thrives in bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions. It prefers a well-draining, peat-based potting mix and should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry. High humidity encourages healthy growth, making occasional misting or placement near a humidity tray beneficial.

Additional Characteristics:
- Low-Light Tolerant & Easy to Maintain
- Folds Its Leaves at Night (Prayer Plant Movement)
- Pet-Friendly & Non-Toxic
- Thrives in High-Humidity Conditions
- Excellent for Hanging Planters or Ground Cover in Indoor Gardens