Rabbit's Foot 12 cm Without Pot

An awesome air-purifier, this Calathea-adjacent plant sports bright green leaves with deeper green markings reminiscent of an animal print. A tropical native, it likes warmth and humidity - think rainforest! Keep the soil moist and mist regularly but don’t let it sit in water.  

I get my name from my the way my leaves are patterned. My foliage is bright green with darker green patches on either side of the central vein, like a rabbit's paw. The leaf undersides are a uniform silvery green.

Common name: Maranta leuconeura var. kerchoveana

Size: 12cm growing pot. 

Pets: perfectly safe for all pets

Useful to know:

Origin

I am from the Brazilian Rainforest.

Height/Growth

I won't get much taller than 30cm and won't grow too quickly.

Light

I grow best in bright light, but will tolerate shade. Keep me away from direct sunlight.

Water

Keep my soil moist at all times, but do not over-water me or allow me to sit in soggy conditions. Soft, lukewarm water is recommended.

Temperature

I like to be kept warm but can cope with about 15°C for short periods.

Feeding

Apply a balanced fertiliser once or twice a month during the growing season.

Grooming

Brown leaf tips are a tell-tale sign that the surrounding air is too dry. Snip these off to keep it from spreading and consider placing me in a different environment.

Care

If you think your environment is too dry, pop me on top of a damp pebble tray to increase the humidity around me.

Toxicity

Good news: I am pet-safe!

Fact

Often referred to as Prayer Plants, along with their closely related cousins Calathea, Maranta leaves have the unusual characteristic of lying flat during the day and then closing upwards at night as if in prayer.

Ceramic pots may vary.