Marantaceae
The Marantaceae family, also known as the prayer plant family, is celebrated for its striking foliage and unique patterns. These plants are often recognized by their vibrant, ornamental leaves that exhibit fascinating movements in response to light, folding up at night as if in prayer. Popular genera include Calathea, Maranta, and Ctenanthe, known for their eye-catching, decorative foliage.
Habitat: Marantaceae plants thrive in the humid, shaded understory of tropical rainforests. They prefer warm, moist environments with indirect light, mimicking their natural habitat on the forest floor. This family of plants is native to the Americas, particularly Brazil, and parts of Asia and Africa. Their preference for high humidity and indirect light makes them ideal for indoor cultivation, bringing a touch of the tropics into homes and gardens.
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Stromanthe Charlie
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This stunning Marantaceae species is celebrated for its exceptional ornamental value and vibrant foliage display, making it an ideal choice for col...
View full detailsCalathea gandersii
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This extraordinary prayer plant is a tropical species of Calathea known for its distinctive striped patterns and exceptional air-purifying qualitie...
View full detailsMaranta leuconeura
Maranta leuconeura, commonly known as the prayer plant, is prized for its richly patterned foliage and graceful, low-spreading habit. Its leaves sh...
View full detailsGoeppertia ecuadoriana
Goeppertia ecuadoriana Culture Goeppertia ecuadoriana is a Goeppertia marantaceae hybrid grown at our nurseries in Ecuador. Like most of its genus ...
View full detailsGoeppertia ecuadoriana 'iricolor'
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Goeppertia ecuadoriana 'iricolor' Culture One of the Goeppertia hybrids we produce at Ecuagenera, Goeppertia ecuadoriana 'iricolor' does best under...
View full detailsGoeppertia crocata
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Goeppertia crocata Culture Goeppertia crocata is a Goeppertia marantaceae hybrid grown at our nurseries in Ecuador. Like most of its genus it appre...
View full detailsHoya globulosa
Hoya globulosa Culture Hoya globulosa is a Hoya apocynaceae hybrid grown at our nurseries in Ecuador. Like most of its genus it appreciates interme...
View full detailsCalathea zebrina
This distinctive Calathea species displays exceptional foliage with large, oval leaves that showcase prominent zebra-stripe patterns in dark and li...
View full detailsCalathea White Fussion
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Calathea White Fussion Culture One of the Calathea hybrids we produce at Ecuagenera, Calathea White Fussion does best under intermediate conditions...
View full detailsGoeppertia fucata 'Yacuambi'
Goeppertia fucata 'Yacuambi' Culture One of the Goeppertia hybrids we produce at Ecuagenera, Goeppertia fucata 'Yacuambi' does best under intermedi...
View full detailsCalathea micans velvety
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A species from the tropical forests of South America, grown for its narrow, lanceolate leaves with a distinctly velvety, matte texture and a pale c...
View full detailsCalathea picturata
Calathea picturata is a striking foliage plant known for its rich, dark green leaves accented with a bold silver stripe running along the center, a...
View full detailsGoeppertia dressleri
This striking prayer plant has beautiful oval leaves with a rich green color and subtle, light green patterns. The leaves have a stunning burgundy-...
View full detailsCalathea micans green
Calathea micans green Culture Calathea micans green is a Calathea marantaceae hybrid grown at our nurseries in Ecuador. Like most of its genus it a...
View full detailsCalathea Turtle
Calathea Culture Known for their incredibly diverse and often intricately patterned foliage, many Calathea species are also famous as "prayer plant...
View full detailsCtenanthe rubra
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Ctenanthe rubra Culture Ctenanthe rubra belongs to the genus Ctenanthe and comes from our own propagation in Ecuador. It is an intermediate maranta...
View full detailsCtenanthe lubbersiana variegada
This tropical beauty is cherished for its ornamental value and eye-catching contrast, making it an excellent choice for collectors seeking decorati...
View full detailsMaranta arundinacea
Maranta arundinacea Culture One of the Maranta hybrids we produce at Ecuagenera, Maranta arundinacea does best under warm-growing conditions. Lig...
View full detailsGoeppertia fucata 'Silver'
Goeppertia fucata 'Silver' Culture One of the Goeppertia hybrids we produce at Ecuagenera, Goeppertia fucata 'Silver' does best under intermediate-...
View full detailsGoeppertia fucata 'Oasis'
Goeppertia fucata 'Oasis' Culture One of the Goeppertia hybrids we produce at Ecuagenera, Goeppertia fucata 'Oasis' does best under intermediate-to...
View full detailsCalathea Pallidum
Calathea Culture Known for their incredibly diverse and often intricately patterned foliage, many Calathea species are also famous as "prayer plant...
View full detailsCalathea micans
Calathea micans Culture Calathea micans is a Calathea marantaceae hybrid grown at our nurseries in Ecuador. Like most of its genus it appreciates i...
View full detailsCalathea Dottie
Calathea Dottie Culture One of the Calathea hybrids we produce at Ecuagenera, Calathea Dottie does best under intermediate conditions. Light: Bri...
View full detailsCalathea zebrina 1
Calathea zebrina, commonly known as the zebra plant, is beloved for its plush, velvety leaves striped with alternating bands of light and dark gree...
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