Description
Add vibrant colour to your home with Maranta ‘Lemon Lime’—a stunning, pet-friendly Prayer Plant with bold foliage. Maranta leuconeura ‘Lemon Lime,’ also known as the Lemon Lime Prayer Plant, features bold green leaves with striking lemon-coloured veins. Its bright and unique foliage adds a pop of colour to any indoor collection.
Full Botanical Name: Maranta leuconeura ‘Lemon Lime’
Common Names: Lemon Lime Prayer Plant
Country and/or Region of Origin: Native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil.
Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Grows in shaded, humid forest floors under the dense canopy.
Care Information:
Light: Prefers low to medium indirect light; avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.
Ideal Room: Suitable for high-humidity rooms like bathrooms, kitchens, or bedrooms.
Feeding: Fertilize every 4-6 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Humidity: Requires high humidity; mist regularly or use a humidity tray.
Ideal Temperature: Thrives between 65°F and 80°F (18°C to 27°C).
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; water when the top inch of soil is dry.
Pet/Child Safe: Non-toxic.
Soil Type: Well-draining potting mix with added peat or coco coir.
Propagation: Easily propagated by division or stem cuttings in water or soil.
Eventual Height and Spread: Grows up to 12-15 inches tall and wide.
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Pests and Treatment: Susceptible to spider mites and aphids; treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil.
Repotting: Repot every 1-2 years to refresh soil.
Pruning: Prune to remove yellow or damaged leaves and encourage fuller growth.
Air Purification: Known for its air-purifying properties, helping to filter indoor toxins.
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