Maranta

Maranta prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Maranta Water Frequency →

Maranta Root Rot →

Maranta can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Maranta Light Requirements →

Maranta Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Maranta is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Maranta prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Maranta Humidity Needs →

Maranta does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Maranta →

Best Pots for Maranta →

When and How to Successfully Repot Maranta →

What Are Healthy Maranta Roots →

Maranta should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Maranta →

Maranta is native to Central, South America and the Caribbean.

USDA Hardiness Zone
Maranta can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Maranta Temperature Tolerance →

Maranta Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Maranta →

When to Plant Maranta →

How to Plant Maranta →

Where to Plant Maranta →

Winter Care for Maranta →

Best Companion Plants for Maranta →

Is Maranta a Weed? →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Maranta, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Maranta →

What Eats Maranta? →

• Drooping Maranta Leaves →
• Maranta Dropping Leaves →
• Black Spots on Maranta →
• Brown Spots on Maranta →
• Maranta Leaves Falling Over →
• Maranta Leaves Curling →
• Maranta Yellow Leaves →
• Maranta Root Rot →
• Why Is My Maranta Wilting? →