Polistes
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OK you plant Geeks what is this?

I scored this awesome plant at a local grocery store but I have no idea what it is, I tried googling various common names of plants that people may call this but with no avail. So any input on this plants species is welcomed along with any care tips! Thanks!

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Kisal
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It's a Maranta leuconeura, common name Red-veined prayer plant. I'm particularly fond of these plants. I have Calathea 'Roseo-picta', which is in the same family. :)

Yours might be the variety called 'Fascinator'.

Here's a pic of mine:

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Polistes
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Well thank you for the help! This makes narrowing down care tips that much easier! From what I now gather this plant likes shade and likes to be warm and is native to Brazil perfect for my tropical theme terrarium! Thanks again!

A cool little tidbit I found was (based off your help) is that my plant is actually Maranta leuconeura erythroneuro I got a subspecies and not a cultivar! :D



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