Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime'
Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime'
Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime'
Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime'

Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime'

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Size 4"

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  • Scientific Name: Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime'
  • Common Names: Lemon Lime Prayer Plant
  • Native Region: Native to the rainforests of Brazil.
  • Light Requirements: Prefers bright, indirect light. Can tolerate lower light conditions. Avoid direct sunlight, which can cause leaf burn.
  • Water Requirements: Keep soil consistently moist. Allow the top inch of soil to dry before watering.
  • Soil Preference: Well-draining, lightweight potting mix. A mix with added perlite or orchid bark for aeration is suitable.
  • Fertilizing: Fertilize every 2-4 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer. Reduce frequency in fall and winter.
  • Hardiness Zone: Suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11 when grown outdoors.
  • Pet Safety: Considered non-toxic to pets.
  • Additional Care Tips: Wipe leaves regularly to remove dust and maintain a vibrant appearance. Provide a pebble tray or regular misting to enhance humidity.

Light Requirements: Prefers bright, indirect light. It can tolerate lower light conditions but will thrive best in bright, filtered light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves and cause them to lose their vibrant patterns.

Watering Needs: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. It is best to use distilled or rainwater, as tap water with high mineral content can cause leaf spots and browning.

Soil Preference: Use a well-draining potting mix rich in organic matter. A mixture of peat moss, perlite, and orchid bark works well to provide the necessary drainage and aeration.

How to Fertilize: Fertilize during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced, water-soluble houseplant fertilizer. Apply fertilizer at half-strength every 4-6 weeks. Reduce feeding in the fall and winter when the plant's growth slows.

Hardiness Zone: In terms of USDA hardiness zones, Goeppertia makoyana is typically grown indoors or as a container plant in zones 10-11. It is not frost-tolerant and should be protected from temperatures below 60°F (16°C).

Pet Safety: Non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it a safe choice for households with pets.

Additional Care Tips: Prefers high humidity; Place near a pebble tray or humidifier. Remove yellow or damaged leaves to encourage new growth. Repot every 1-2 years in the spring. Clean leaves regularly to remove dust and maintain healthy photosynthesis.