Maranta leuconeura in stock Orchids such as the Oncidium

Orchids such as the Oncidium will like a bright indirect light (they will not flower in lower light conditions

the other varieties that have white spots

climates during the winter where it will lose all of it's leaves and regrow them in the spring

The new foliage on the Peruvian species emerges with almost pink leaves before hardening off to a light green

Maranta leuconeura in stock Orchids such as the OncidiumWe love Maranta! This Brazilian species is phototropic which means they move in response to light throughout the day. They slowly 'open' their leaves to capture the light during the day and at night they 'close' upward. Hence the "prayer plant" nickname. Care Maranta can be fairly easygoing! They prefer a bright filtered light while being sheltered from direct sun. They like their conditions to be slightly ore on the moist side, so water as the top 1"