{"product_id":"small-rabbit-foot-prayer-plant-maranta-leuconeura-kerchoveana","title":"Maranta leuconeura 'Kerchoveana' - Rabbit Foot Prayer Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;This Maranta's leaves get their name thanks to the dark splotches of variegation which look like tiny paw-prints on each leaf. This darker green contrasts with the bright green of the leaves, which have defined shape thanks to their prominent veins. As a Prayer Plant, this clever species' leaves will raise and lower to greet the sun and maximise light exposure. Unlike other types of variegation, Maranta variegation is consistant across the whole plant, meaning each leaf will get the same pattern because it is coded into its genes. Choose this variety for its stunning colours and watch it overflow your pot and reach for the sun!\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eThis Maranta's leaves get their name thanks to the dark splotches of variegation which look like tiny paw-prints on each leaf. This darker green contrasts with the bright green of the leaves, which have defined shape thanks to their prominent veins. As a Prayer Plant, this clever species' leaves will raise and lower to greet the sun and maximise light exposure. Unlike other types of variegation, Maranta variegation is consistent across the whole plant, meaning each leaf will get the same pattern because it is coded into its genes. Choose this variety for its stunning colours and watch it overflow your pot and reach for the sun!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Maranta leuconeura (Maranta's white string plant) 'Kerchoveana'\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}' data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0,\"2\":{\"6\":1}}{\"1\":19}'\u003eMaranta leuconeura (Maranta's white string plant) 'Kerchoveana'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSynonyms: \u003cem\u003eCalathea leuconeura, Calathea fascinator, Calathea kerchoveana, Calathea massangeana, Maranta depressa, Maranta fascinator, Maranta kerchoveana, Maranta massangeana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes given the incorrect Scientific name \u003cem\u003eMaranta kerchoveana,\u003c\/em\u003e this cultivar is of the species \u003cem\u003eM. leuconeura\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Rabbit's Foot, Rabbit's Tracks, Prayer Plant, Rabbit's Foot Prayer Plant, Maranta Kerchoveana\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}'\u003eRabbit's Foot, Rabbit's Tracks, Prayer Plant, Rabbit's Foot Prayer Plant, Maranta Kerchoveana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNative to tropical Brazilian forests\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBright, indirect light throughout spring and summer; it will appreciate a splash of morning or evening sun in autumn and winter.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf it isn't moving its leaves up and down often this probably means it's a bit too shaded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAllow the top quarter of the soil to dry out between waters; make sure to keep an eye on this, especially in brighter spots where the soil will dry out quicker.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLikes high humidity, so will benefit from the introduction of a humidity tray and regular misting. Hose down the plant to keep it dust-free and keep an eye out for curling, browning leaves indicating low humidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUse a well-aerated soil mix which also retains moisture well to keep this plant happy; a mix of light components such as coir with moisture-retentive vermiculite or zeolite works well. 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