About
A rhizomatous perennial to 30cm, forming a clump of broadly elliptic, dark olive-green leaves with a vivid green central zone and bright red midrib and main veins.
About the genus
Maranta are evergreen, rhizomatous perennials with blunt, broadly elliptic leaves often attractively marked or veined in contrasting colours; insignificant small white flowers are borne in racemes just above the foliage
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1A
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass grow in peat-free potting compost in bright indirect. Water moderately when in growth and keep just moist in winter. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly when in growth. In frost-free areas may be grown outdoors in most moderately fertile, humus-rich soils in deep or partial shade
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 13 to 18°C as soon as ripe or by division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free