{"product_id":"maranta-fascinator-silverband","title":"Maranta leuconeura 'Fascinator Silverband' — H25 cm | Pot Ø12 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"maranta-silverband\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🥈 Central silver band • 🌿 Oval marbled leaves • 🌙 Foliage that folds up at night • 🌑 Partial shade • 🐾 Non-toxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMaranta leuconeura 'Fascinator Silverband'\u003c\/strong\u003e has oval, marbled green leaves crossed by a broad central silver band, borne on stems that transition from light green to deep brown. A species native to the \u003cstrong\u003ehumid tropical forests of Brazil\u003c\/strong\u003e, it joins the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maranta\"\u003eMaranta\u003c\/a\u003e collection in the catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature compared with other Marantas is this light-colored band: while the classic 'Fascinator' relies on bright red veins, Silverband plays with a more subtle silver contrast that follows the central vein. Its leaves rise in the evening and lower in the morning, a characteristic movement of the genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"varietes-maranta\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Maranta should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Maranta genus includes several cultivars with very different patterns — here are the Marantas in the catalog:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaranta 'Fascinator Silverband'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — broad central silver band on marbled leaves. The most understated version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maranta-leuconeura-fascinator-prayer-plant\"\u003eMaranta leuconeura 'Fascinator'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — bright red veins radiating across a dark green background (H30 cm | Pot Ø12 cm). The most colorful version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maranta-lemon-lime-d12-30\"\u003eMaranta 'Fascinator Lemon Lime'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — acid-green veins on a deep green background (2 sizes). The brightest version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maranta-leuconeura-kerchoveana-12cm-30cm\"\u003eMaranta leuconeura Kerchoveana\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — aligned brown-green spots on either side of the midrib (H30 cm | Pot Ø12 cm). The most classic version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maranta-leuconeura-mix-lot-3-varietes\"\u003eMaranta Leuconeura Mix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — set of three assorted varieties (H30 cm | Pot Ø12 cm). To create a shelf display in a single order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kokodama-maranta-mix\"\u003eKokodama Maranta Mix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — three Marantas arranged in a ball of moss (H20 cm | Kokodama Ø15 cm). The most decorative version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn understory plant, the Maranta grows beneath the tree canopy in its native habitat. Direct sun fades the silver band and scorches the leaf blade, while insufficient light causes the leaves to spread apart and dulls the marbling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e indirect light to partial shade — north-facing window, or east- and west-facing windows with a sheer curtain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e bathroom, bedroom, office, or shelf away from windows — far from radiators and drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 26 °C — minimum 15 °C, highly sensitive to cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light and humus-rich — potting soil for green plants mixed with coco coir and perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe daily movement of the leaves is a good indicator: a plant that stops folding its foliage in the evening generally signals insufficient light or water stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe substrate should remain slightly moist without ever waterlogging the roots. Air humidity is what mainly determines the condition of the leaf edges, while a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ewell-structured draining base\u003c\/a\u003e allows frequent watering without risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — as soon as the surface of the substrate begins to dry, approximately twice a week in spring and summer, once a week in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e strictly non-limescale — filtered, rainwater, or left to stand for 24 hours, at room temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimum 60% — daily misting, or place the pot on a bed of damp clay pebbles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — a pot with drainage holes, and empty the saucer after each watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e gentle \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/nettoyer-faire-briller-feuillage\"\u003edusting with a damp cloth\u003c\/a\u003e revives the contrast of the silver band.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e half-strength liquid fertilizer for green plants, once a month from April to September only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eLeaf edges curling inward signal air that is too dry well before browning appears: this is the first sign to watch for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts slightly trailing habit makes it ideal for shelves and hanging planters, where the brown stems and marbled leaves spread over the edge of the container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a plant shelf,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ctenanthe-amagris\"\u003eCtenanthe 'Amagris'\u003c\/a\u003e with plain gray foliage — the same humidity needs, one trailing and the other upright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a color contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maranta-leuconeura-fascinator-prayer-plant\"\u003eMaranta 'Fascinator'\u003c\/a\u003e with bright red veins beside it — the same species, two cultivars with opposing palettes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the silver tones,\u003c\/strong\u003e place the pot inside an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-mayk-lead-d20\"\u003eanthracite Mayk Lead decorative pot Ø20 cm\u003c\/a\u003e with a brushed metallic finish — the mineral character of the container echoes the leaf blade's light band.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a softer look,\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-gabriel-rond-blanc-ceramique-14cm\"\u003ematte white Gabriel decorative pot Ø14 cm\u003c\/a\u003e with a honeycomb texture holds the Ø12 cm grow pot and brightens the overall look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlaced at the edge of a shelf, the plant lets its stems trail down about twenty centimetres over the months, revealing the gradient from light green to brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagate it in water in spring:\u003c\/strong\u003e a stem cut below a node and placed in a glass of limescale-free water will produce roots in two to three weeks. It is one of the easiest houseplants to propagate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup it with other tropical plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e several plants placed together create a humid microclimate through evapotranspiration. This is the most effective way to maintain the 60% humidity it needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrim bare stems:\u003c\/strong\u003e as it ages, the stems lengthen and lose their lower leaves. Cutting just above a node in spring triggers new growth and restores a compact clump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMaranta leuconeura\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fascinator Silverband'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maranta, prayer plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marantaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e humid tropical forests of Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H25 cm | Pot Ø12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 30 cm, with stems trailing 20 to 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e indirect light to partial shade, never direct sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular, with the substrate kept slightly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e limescale-free, filtered, or left to stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimum 60%, daily misting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, humus-rich, and well-draining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, spreading then trailing habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, oval marbled leaves with a broad central silver band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e demanding in terms of humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical \/ Urban jungle \/ Bohemian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the number of stems, the width of the silver band, and the intensity of the marbling naturally vary depending on growing light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278096605449,"sku":"54830","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/thumbnail_2000_eb4e8441-1e97-459e-8828-2260822961db.jpg?v=1788265723","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/maranta-fascinator-silver-band","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}