Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Marantaceae

Genus:

Maranta

Species:

Maranta arundinacea

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

green, white

Native Range

United States: Florida, Guam, Puerto Rico, Palau, Virgin Islands

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers shaded, humid environments