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Lemon lime marantais an evergreen perennial that has symmetrical bright green markings on its foliage.
It grows best in warm conditions with bright, indirect light and moist but well-draining soil.
Its known to be alow-maintenance houseplantwith striking good looks.
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Soil
This plant requires well-draining soil but the specific soil composition is less important.
A typicalhouseplant soil mixwill work fine.
Acidic or neutral soil is preferred.
you could improve soil acidity by adding about a tablespoon ofcoffee groundsto the soil monthly.
This plant is not considered very drought-tolerant so dont let the soil dry out completely.
On the other hand, dont water to the point of causing soggy soil.
Lemon lime maranta enters dormancy during the winter months when humidity and light levels drop.
Youll notice that the plant drops its leaves and the stem shrivels.
Reduce watering frequency and ensure that the plant still receives bright, indirect light.
Fertilizer
Feed a water-soluble houseplant fertilizer to lemon lime maranta during the spring and summer growing months.
Dilute the fertilizer to half-strength and apply every two to four weeks.
In the winter, reduce feeding to once per month.
Propagating Lemon Lime Maranta
A mature lemon lime maranta can be propagated to produce new plants.
Pick a pot that is just a few inches larger in diameter.
Ensure you choose a container with drainage holes.
To repot lemon lime maranta, loosen the plant from its existing pot.
Gently shake off the old soil, using your fingers as needed.
Spider mites are more likely to occur when the environment is overly dry.
Treat with neem oil.
Allow the soil to dry out and take steps to kill the adult gnats and any larvae.
Check the soil and ensure that its not overly saturated.
Compared to othertypes of prayer plants, lemon lime maranta are more rare.
A mature lemon lime maranta will grow to a height of about 12 inches.
It can cause fungal growth and lead to gnat problems.
Its better to raise the humidity level by using a pebble tray or humidifier.
