Maranta Silver

Name: Maranta Silver
Brand: The Sill
SKU: BN-MRT-SVB-5-MA5WT
Price: 79.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Bright Indirect Light 2-4 in./yr Growth Safe for Pets

Maranta Silver brings soft, silvery-green leaves and gentle movement—an easy-care plant that folds its foliage at night and thrives in lower light with minimal fuss.

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Maranta Silver Information

About & Sizing

About The Maranta Silver

The Maranta 'Silver', scientifically known as Maranta leuconeura 'Silver band' is a striking tropical houseplant prized for its unique, silver-green oval-shaped leaves. Known for being pet-friendly and easy to care for, it’s ideal for beginners and experienced plant lovers alike. Like other prayer plants in its family, it raises and lowers these leaves from day to night, a phenomenon called nyctinasty!

Each plant is unique; size and shape fluctuate by season so all measurements are shown as a range
Small plant measures between 4-8" tall from the soil line to the top of the foliage
Arrives in a nursery grow pot nestled in your planter choice

Sizing Guide

Small

Approximately 5" in diameter, fits plants in a 4" grow pot or smaller

Medium

Approximately 7" in diameter, fits plants in a 6" grow pot or smaller

Large

Approximately 10-12" in diameter, fits plants in a 10" grow pot or smaller

Massive

Approximately 12-14" in diameter, fits plants in a 12" grow pot or smaller

Care Guide

Watering Requirements

Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Marantas can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.

Sunlight Requirements

Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.

Humidity Requirements

Maranta prefer higher humidity if possible, preferably above 40%. Consider incorporating a humidifier to boost humidity levels more consistently if the air in the home is dry.

Pet-Friendly Plant?

Yes, this plant is safe for homes with pets.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Leaf curling is a defense mechanism indicating that your Maranta is experiencing underwatering, too much sunlight, or an unfavorable draft. Check the moisture of the soil, the windows exposure, or keep a lookout for any drafts from AC vents, heaters, or drafty windows!

Why are the leaves on my Maranta Silver curling inward?

Leaf curling is a defense mechanism indicating that your Maranta is experiencing underwatering, too much sunlight, or an unfavorable draft. Check the moisture of the soil, the windows exposure, or keep a lookout for any drafts from AC vents, heaters, or drafty windows!

Water your Maranta when the top half of soil has dried out, which typically averages to once a week depending on your home's environment. Allowing the plant to sit in stagnant water triggers root rot, while letting the soil completely dry out will cause the foliage to droop and brown.

How often should you water a Maranta Silver?

Water your Maranta when the top half of soil has dried out, which typically averages to once a week depending on your home's environment. Allowing the plant to sit in stagnant water triggers root rot, while letting the soil completely dry out will cause the foliage to droop and brown.

Yellowing leaves on Maranta are most frequently caused by overwatering, poor drainage, or not enough sunlight. If the lower leaves are turning yellow and the stems feel soft or mushy at the base, the soil is holding too much water either due to watering too frequently, poor drainage in the soil, or the plant not receiving enough light.

Why are my Maranta Silver leaves turning yellow?

Yellowing leaves on Maranta are most frequently caused by overwatering, poor drainage, or not enough sunlight. If the lower leaves are turning yellow and the stems feel soft or mushy at the base, the soil is holding too much water either due to watering too frequently, poor drainage in the soil, or the plant not receiving enough light.

Loss of color is usually caused by incorrect lighting, most often too much direct sunlight or sometimes not enough sunlight. In low-light environments, the plant produces more chlorophyll (green) to absorb what little light is available, while too much direct sunlight can bleach the leaves. Make sure to place your Maranta in a spot with bright indirect light.

Why is my Maranta Silver losing its silver color and turning pale or green?

Loss of color is usually caused by incorrect lighting, most often too much direct sunlight or sometimes not enough sunlight. In low-light environments, the plant produces more chlorophyll (green) to absorb what little light is available, while too much direct sunlight can bleach the leaves. Make sure to place your Maranta in a spot with bright indirect light.

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