豹紋竹芋 Maranta leuconeura var.erythroneura
Maranta leuconeura, also known as prayer plant, is a species of flowering plant in the family Marantaceae, native to the Brazilian tropical forests. It is a variable, rhizomatous perennial, growing to 30 cm (12 in) tall and broad, with crowded clumps of evergreen, strikingly-marked oval leaves, each up to 12 cm (5 in) long.
Maranta leuconeura is a well-known houseplant in temperate regions, requiring a minimum temperature of 15 °C (59 °F). As a plant that is native to rainforests, Maranta prefers bright indirect sunlight, high humidity, and well-drained soil that has a high humus content. Acidic, clay or loam soils are tolerable. Direct sunlight should be avoided, as well as standing water. At daytime the ideal temperature is 21–27°C and at night 16–21°C; the night temperature should not be lower than 15°C. Higher temperatures also require higher humidity, for example, just spraying.*
Sunlight Demand: | Indirect Sun |
Flower Color: | White |
Foliage: | Green Leaves Threaded with Red Veins |
Soil Condition: | Clay Soil |
Water Requirement: | Medium |
Purchase Size: | 6 - 8'' (15 - 20 cm) |
*References: Wikipedia