Maranta leuconeura var. kerchoveana
Maranta leuconeura var. kerchoveana is a decorative prayer plant with soft, ovate leaves in light green, marked with deep green to brown patches along the midrib. Known as Rabbit’s Foot, its unique leaf markings and evening leaf-folding habit make it an eye-catching addition to any indoor collection.
This compact variety thrives in warm, humid rooms such as kitchens and bathrooms, where its patterned foliage remains vibrant. With its clumping growth habit and forgiving nature, it is an excellent choice for adding tropical texture and colour to shelves, desks, or grouped displays.
- Other names: Rabbit’s Foot, Green Prayer Plant
- Useful to know: Safe around children and pets
- Feature: Great air purifying plant
- Eventual height: 25–30cm tall, spreading to 30–40cm
- Origins: Native to Brazil
Maranta Care Sheet
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light but tolerates partial shade. Avoid harsh direct sun.
Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Use filtered or rainwater where possible.
Soil/Nutrition: Use a rich, free-draining houseplant compost. Feed every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer with diluted fertiliser.
Humidity: Requires moderate to high humidity. Mist regularly, place on a pebble tray, or keep near a humidifier.
Pruning & Propagation: Remove old or yellowing leaves at the base. Propagates easily by division or stem cuttings.
Experience level: Beginner-friendly
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EAN code8720858037929
- Brand
- Pot Size12cm
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Uniheat 40 Hour Shipping Warmer
The Uniheat 40 Hour Shipping Warmer is an air-activated heat pack designed to help protect plants, flowers and other temperature-sensitive products from cold conditions during transportation. Providing warmth for up to 40 hours, it is ideal for shipping tropical houseplants, tropical fish, corals, reptiles, amphibians, insects and live foods.
Uniheat shipping warmers are disposable, single-use heat packs that generate warmth when exposed to air, without the need for batteries or electricity. They are widely used by professional shippers, importers and hobbyists to help maintain safer temperatures during cold-weather deliveries.
Shipping Warmer Contents: Iron powder, water, activated carbon, vermiculite, wood powder and salt.
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