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Day 30 🪴🌱 🍀MARANTA LEUCONEURA also known as the Prayer Plant, is a stunning, low-maintenance houseplant. Here are some key things to know: Characteristics 1. Unique foliage: Beautiful, unique leaves with bright green, white, and purple markings. 2. Prayer-like movement: Leaves fold up at night, resembling praying hands. 3. Compact growth: Grows up to 12 inches (30 cm) tall. Care 1. Bright, indirect light: Avoid direct sunlight, which can cause leaf scorch. 2. Water thoroughly: Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. 3. Maintain humidity: Average humidity levels (around 40-50%). 4. Fertilize regularly: Balanced, water-soluble fertilizer during growing season (spring-fall). 5. Prune regularly: Remove dead or damaged leaves to maintain plant health. Propagation 1. Division: Divide established plants during repotting. 2. Stem cuttings: Take 4-6 inch stem cuttings, remove lower leaves, and plant in moist soil. Benefits 1. Air purification: Removes air pollutants like formaldehyde and ben…

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Common Issues 1. Overwatering: Root rot, leaf drop. 2. Underwatering: Leaf drop, wilted stems. 3. Pests: Mealybugs, spider mites. 4. Diseases: Root rot, leaf spot. Interesting Facts 1. Native habitat: Maranta leuconeura is native to the tropical forests of South America. 2. Unique leaf movement: The prayer-like movement of the leaves is known as "nyctropism." 3. Edible roots: In some parts of the world, the roots of Maranta leuconeura are edible and used in traditional medicine. Varieties 1. Maranta leuconeura 'Kerchoveana': A popular variety with bright green, white, and purple markings. 2. Maranta leuconeura 'Erythroneura': A variety with bright red, white, and green markings. Some helpful tips to keep in mind: - Avoid sudden changes in temperature or light. - Use a well-draining potting mix to prevent root rot. - Monitor humidity levels to prevent leaf drop.

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30 days challenge completed ✅ @aylinhanim @jira @doubbleckrown What have you guys learnt from these 30 days challenge. Others should drop their comments below ⬇️ 🍀🌱

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I learned that growing plants and flowers is not easy. They all need to be watered separately and like their place😇👋🌿But they are all very beautiful, thank you for teaching me.👍💯

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