Identification: What kind of Maranta is this? Need ID.

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by Izabella, Jun 15, 2007.

  1. Izabella

    Izabella Member

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    Can anyone identify this plant? I bought this plant at Home Depot. I found in a book that it's in the Maranta family, but it didn't say which one. I've searched the internet to find out but I can only find info on the Maranta leuconeura. This plant is growing fast and appears to be very healthy, it loves the partial afternoon sun, and doesn't mind the dry central heat in the winter or the a/c in the summer. It sits by two windows, one facing south and the other west. I'm a little confused because these characteristics don't seem to fit the profile of a Maranta plant. Maybe it's something else?
     

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  2. Junglekeeper

    Junglekeeper Esteemed Contributor 10 Years

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    Might be Ctenanthe pilosa 'Golden Mosaic'.
     
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    Marn Active Member 10 Years

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    or also known as a Tropical Dragon .. they are a cool looking plant ..

    Marn
     
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    Thank you! Those names match my plant.
     

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