This variable rhizomatous perennial has slender low spreading stems and forms a clump. It has spectacular satin-looking green oblong leaves with red veins and the white flowers appear in a small raceme during early summer.

Hardiness zones 11 to 12

Maranta leuconeura is naturally found in tropical America growing in well drained, organic rich light soils in bright indirect light to a shaded protected humid position and is frost and drought tender.

The Red Herringbone Plant is grown for its attractive foliage and spreading habit. It is planted as a small ground cover in a tropical garden. It is also commonly grown as a potted specimen for indoor use and in cold climates it is grown in a glasshouse. It requires constant warmth with high humidity and the leaves will lose their colour in direct light. It establishes in 1-2 years and should be re-potted every 3-years. ID 626

Maranta(ma-RĂN-ta) leuconeura(loo-kô-NEWR-ra)

Marantaceae (MAR-an-TAY-see-ee)
Arrowroot