herringbone plant

How to Grow and Care for herringbone plant

herringbone plant · Maranta leuconeura var. erythroneura

Under glass grow in loam-based or loam-less potting compost in bright indirect. Water moderately when in growth and keep just moist in winter. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly when in growth. In frost-free areas may be grown outdoors in most moderately fertile, humus-rich soils in deep or partial shade

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full shade · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing herringbone plant

herringbone plant
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Under glass grow in loam-based or loam-less potting compost in bright indirect. Water moderately when in growth and keep just moist in winter. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly when in growth. In frost-free areas may be grown outdoors in most moderately fertile, humus-rich soils in deep or partial shade

How to Water herringbone plant?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for herringbone plant?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for herringbone plant?

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What Soil Is Best for herringbone plant?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for herringbone plant?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize herringbone plant?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune herringbone plant?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate herringbone plant?

Propagate by seed sown at 13 to 18°C as soon as ripe or by division in spring

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How to Transplant herringbone plant?

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How to Care for herringbone plant in Winter?

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How to Plant herringbone plant?

Under glass grow in loam-based or loam-less potting compost in bright indirect. Water moderately when in growth and keep just moist in winter. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly when in growth. In frost-free areas may be grown outdoors in most moderately fertile, humus-rich soils in deep or partial shade

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How to Repot herringbone plant?

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How to Harvest herringbone plant?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite may be a problem

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The Toxicity of herringbone plant

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Attributes of herringbone plant

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse · Herbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Maranta leuconeura var. erythroneura
Genus
Maranta
Family
Marantaceae
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