Maranta are plants in the same family as Calathea. They are generally easier to care for than the average Calathea, and make great hanging plants with interesting foliage.

Popular varieties: Lemon Lime, Red, Leuconeura, Never Never Plant, shop all Maranta

Light: 

• Needs moderate to bright, indirect light 
• Yellow leaves can be caused by direct sun or insufficient light.

Water: 

• Water roughly once a week, keep soil consistently moist 
• Maranta are relatively easy care, but if browning occurs, it can be a sign of metals and chemicals in water. If this occurs, using filtered or distilled water helps

Humidity: 

• Benefits from humidity; mist daily or keep near a humidifier/wet pebble tray 
• Will grow more rapidly when the humidity is higher than 60 percent

Soil Type: 

• Needs to be moisture retentive, but still have good drainage 
• 50 percent potting soil, 20 percent orchid bark, 20 percent charcoal, and 10 percent vermiculite/perlite

Toxicity Level: 

• Non-toxic, good choice for pet owners 

Additional Information:

• Very easy to propagate from stem cuttings 
• Does not like cold; keep above 65 degrees
• Can go dormant in winter; cut back watering to once every 2 weeks