Maranta Lemon Lime in suspension
Green leaves with light green spots Maranta Lemon Lime
Maranta Lemon Lime in pot
Green leaves light green pattern Maranta Lemon Lime
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Maranta leuconeura Lemon Lime, a praying plant with velvety foliage
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Looking for inspiration to expand your collection of praying plants? Head for the Brazilian rainforests to unearth a Maranta leuconeura Lemon Lime. Its foliage, with its 50 shades of green, will bring a sunny, graphic touch to your home.
How to recognize Maranta Lemon Lime?
Maranta Lemon Lime is a rhizomatous perennial with a bushy habit. Wider than it is tall, it has a maximum spread of 35 centimetres and a height of 30 centimetres.
Leaves grow in rosettes from short stems. Long petioles support oval, velvety blades. If you look closely, you can make out the pulvinus. This leaf cushion enables Maranta Lemon Lime to spread its foliage during the day and raise it to the sky at dusk. This feature, which it shares with maranta kerchoveana and maranta leuconeura 'Tricolor, makes it one of the most exclusive of praying plants.
In Greek, Leuconeura means white-veined. But Maranta Lemon Lime has abandoned the color of snow for that of the jungle. Light-green lines run across the dark-green leaves. Lime-green splashes light up the midrib.
In summer, small white or mauve flowers bloom in spikes. Ephemeral, they last only 24 hours and give off no fragrance.
Maranta Lemon Lime is non-toxic. It is safe for us and our pets. According to some studies, it even has depolluting properties.
Our maintenance tips
Not very demanding, your Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime' is content with a location without direct sunlight and plenty of humidity.
Watering
Maranta Lemon Lime fear excess water. To prevent root rot, allow the substrate to dry between waterings and remove any stagnant water from the saucer.
Water the soil preferably with rainwater. The soil should be moist but not soggy.
Spray
Dry air favors the appearance of mites and other pests. Mist the foliage of your Maranta Lemon Lime to prevent invasions and improve hygrometry.
Use non-calcareous water, such as reclaimed rainwater. Tap water is often too hard and leaves marks on the leaves.
Repotting
Every spring, repot your Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime' to give it more space.
Obtain a pierced pot of a larger size than the previous one. Don't hesitate to choose a ceramic or plastic model. These materials retain moisture and allow you to space out watering. Your Maranta Lemon Lime also prefers a wide pot to a deep container to give it room to grow.
Line the bottom with gravel or clay balls for drainage. Then pour in potting soil for green plants. You can lighten it by adding perlite.
Plant your subject in the middle and fill in with substrate. Water for the first time to eliminate air bubbles and encourage rooting.
Fertilization
To promote the growth of your Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime', apply fertilizer in spring and summer.
Give your Maranta Lemon Lime a green plant fertilizer to support its growth.
Follow the instructions on the product! If you overdose, you could damage its foliage.
Cleaning
The dust that accumulates on foliage hinders photosynthesis and the growth of your Maranta Lemon Lime. You can remove it with a damp cloth or clean sponge.
Prune
You can remove the yellowed leaves.
Cutting
Cutting is carried out during the strong growth phase, generally in spring and early summer.
Maranta Lemon Lime are rhizomatous plants. They multiply by dividing clumps.
Take your Maranta Lemon Lime out of its pot. Using your hands or a clean, sharp tool, separate a shoot with at least four leaves and a rhizome. The more developed your young shoot, the greater your chances of a successful cutting.
Get a pot with holes to suit the size of your seedlings. Line the bottom with clay balls or gravel to improve drainage.
Pour in a rich, light substrate, such as potting soil, and plant your cuttings. To help you, you can use a pencil to form a pilot hole.
Water to encourage rooting and eliminate air bubbles.
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Information
| Family | Marantaceae - Marantaceae |
| Type | Marante - Maranta |
| Species | Maranta leuconeura - Maranta leuconeura |
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
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| Planting method |
In pots |
| Categories | |
| Tags |
Fritillary Soiffarde |
| Origin |
South America |
| Hardiness (USDA) | 12a |
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