{"title":"Arrowroot family","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere you will find all \u003cem\u003eCalathea\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMaranta\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCtenanthe\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eStromanthe,\u003c\/em\u003e and all other representatives of the prayer plant family (Marantaceae).\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ctenanthe-pilosa-golden-mosaic","title":"Ctenanthe pilosa 'Golden Mosaic'","description":"\u003cem\u003eCtenanthe pilosa\u003c\/em\u003e (syn. \u003cem\u003emarantifolia\u003c\/em\u003e ) 'Golden Mosaic' has beautifully and extensively variegated, light yellow leaves. It grows from an underground rhizome, which serves as a water and nutrient reservoir. \u003cem\u003eCtenanthe pilosa\u003c\/em\u003e is a member of the arrowroot family (Marantaceae) and originates from the east coast of South America, specifically Brazil, around the area of ​​São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and especially the Serra da Bocaina National Park. There, it grows in wooded areas near the coast. The forests in this region are subtropical. It is warm but not humid year-round like a rainforest. During the dry season, the climate is more Mediterranean.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSome sources consider \u003cem\u003eCtenanthe pilosa\u003c\/em\u003e a synonym of \u003cem\u003eCtenanthe marantifolia\u003c\/em\u003e . According to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.iapt-taxon.org\/nomen\/pages\/main\/art_11.html\"\u003eIAPT\u003c\/a\u003e rules, \u003cem\u003eCtenanthe marantifolia\u003c\/em\u003e would be the correct name. However, not all databases agree, which is why both names are currently treated as equivalent synonyms. The name \u003cem\u003eC. pilosa\u003c\/em\u003e is much more widespread and well-known, which is why we sell the plants under this name.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Arrowroot plants are also called \"prayer plants\" in English because of the way their leaves move; at night, they fold them upwards like hands in prayer. Generally, the leaves of Marantaceae move relatively quickly and frequently, so these movements (which almost all plants exhibit) are much more noticeable in Marantaceae. This makes them appear truly alive!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"5cm round pot","offer_id":56318945689977,"sku":"Cte001-5","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"12cm round pot","offer_id":56318945722745,"sku":"Cte001-12","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Ctenanthe-pilosa-Golden-Mosaic-00.jpg?v=1764904448"},{"product_id":"ctenanthe-setosa-compactstar","title":"Ctenanthe setosa 'Compactstar'","description":"\u003cem\u003eCtenanthe setosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Compactstar' has light and dark green striped leaves with red undersides, which are finely hairy. The long petioles are also red and hairy. It grows from an underground rhizome, which serves as a water and nutrient reservoir. \u003cem\u003eCtenanthe setosa\u003c\/em\u003e is a member of the arrowroot family (Marantaceae) and originates from the mountains of the east coast of South America, specifically Brazil, around the area of ​​São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Porto Alegre. There is also another, possibly introduced, population in northern South America, where it also grows in the mountains of Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador. This species grows at altitudes of 500 to 1600 meters in ever-humid mountain forests.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eArrowroot plants are also called \"prayer plants\" in English because of the way their leaves move; at night, they fold them upwards like hands in prayer. Generally, the leaves of Marantaceae move relatively quickly and frequently, so these movements (which almost all plants exhibit) are much more noticeable in Marantaceae. This makes them appear truly alive!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56318946640249,"sku":"Cte002-12","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Ctenanthe-setosa-Compactstar-00.jpg?v=1764904467"},{"product_id":"goeppertia-rufibarba","title":"Calathea rufibarba","description":"\u003cem\u003eCalathea rufibarba\u003c\/em\u003e , which according to current taxonomy is actually \u003cem\u003eGoeppertia\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003erufibarba\u003c\/em\u003e , is an arrowroot plant (Marantaceae) that occurs naturally only in a rather small area on the east coast of Brazil. It grows there near the coast in the Guaraqueçaba Nature Reserve, close to the city of Curitiba. The forest there is known as the \"Atlantic Rainforest\" and is a subtropical vegetation type with high rainfall and a relatively mild climate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eG. rufibarba\u003c\/em\u003e has attractive, elongated, and wavy leaves, which are finely hairy on the underside, hence the name ( \u003cem\u003erufibarba\u003c\/em\u003e = \"red beard\"). The long leaf stalks are also red and hairy. It grows from an underground rhizome, which serves as a water and nutrient reservoir. It reaches a height of approximately 50 to 70 cm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eArrowroot plants are also called \"prayer plants\" in English because of the movement of their leaves, which they fold upwards at night, like hands in prayer. Generally, the leaves of Maranteceae move relatively quickly and frequently, so these movements (which almost all plants exhibit) are much more noticeable in Maranteceae. This makes them appear truly alive!","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56318956437881,"sku":"Cal001a","price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Goeppertia-rufibarba-01.jpg?v=1764904488"},{"product_id":"goeppertia-warszewiczii","title":"Calathea warszewiczii","description":"\u003cem\u003eCalathea warszewiczii\u003c\/em\u003e , which according to current taxonomy is actually \u003cem\u003eGoeppertia\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003ewarszewiczii\u003c\/em\u003e , is an arrowroot plant (Marantaceae) from Central America, specifically Costa Rica and Panama. There, it grows in shady spots in the undergrowth of rainforests. It grows from an underground rhizome, which serves as a water and nutrient reservoir. It reaches a height of about 100 cm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This beautiful species is not yet widely available and has elongated, velvety, short-haired leaves. It grows more upright than other members of its genus and thus becomes taller, but also remains less sprawling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eArrowroot plants are also called \"prayer plants\" in English because of the way their leaves move; at night, they fold them upwards like hands in prayer. Generally, the leaves of Marantaceae move relatively quickly and frequently, so these movements (which almost all plants exhibit) are much more noticeable in Marantaceae. 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This variety is occasionally also known as 'Illustris'.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis cultivar of \u003cem\u003eC. roseopicta\u003c\/em\u003e has black leaves with pink stripes when young, making it immediately eye-catching. Older plants lose this pattern once they reach a certain size and instead develop the typical leaves of \u003cem\u003eC. roseopicta\u003c\/em\u003e . Because they constantly branch, new runners continually emerge, producing the stunning, dramatic pink and black leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Arrowroot plants are also called \"prayer plants\" in English because of the way their leaves move; at night, they fold them upwards like hands in prayer. Generally, the leaves of Marantaceae move relatively quickly and frequently, so these movements (which almost all plants exhibit) are much more noticeable in Marantaceae. 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It grows from an underground rhizome, which serves as a water and nutrient reservoir. It grows to about 20 cm tall, but its creeping growth habit allows it to reach up to 60 cm in length, making it very suitable for hanging baskets.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThere are many cultivated varieties of \u003cem\u003eMaranta leuconeura\u003c\/em\u003e , often given Latin-sounding names (e.g., \"tricolor,\" \"fascinator,\" or \"amabilis\"). None of these names are part of the botanical name; they are merely trade names. Subspecies are also not recognized (according to current literature) and are simply synonyms. A list of synonyms is available \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.plantsoftheworldonline.org\/taxon\/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:797361-1#synonyms\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Arrowroot plants are also called \"prayer plants\" in English because of the movement of their leaves, which they fold upwards at night, like hands in prayer. 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A list of synonyms is available \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.plantsoftheworldonline.org\/taxon\/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:797361-1#synonyms\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Arrowroot plants are also called \"prayer plants\" in English because of the movement of their leaves, which they fold upwards at night, like hands in prayer. Generally, the leaves of Maranteceae move relatively quickly and frequently, so these movements (which almost all plants exhibit) are much more noticeable in Maranteceae. 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The wide variety of patterns is particularly beautiful. The variegation can appear as small dots, stripes, or sometimes even half-moon, all on the same plant! It grows from an underground rhizome, which serves as a water and nutrient reservoir. It reaches a height of about 30 to 40 cm and grows more creeping than upright.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThere are many cultivated varieties of \u003cem\u003eMaranta leuconeura\u003c\/em\u003e , often given Latin-sounding names (e.g., \"tricolor,\" \"fascinator,\" or \"amabilis\"). None of these names are part of the botanical name; they are merely trade names. Subspecies are also not recognized (according to current literature) and are simply synonyms. A list of synonyms is available \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.plantsoftheworldonline.org\/taxon\/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:797361-1#synonyms\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Arrowroot plants are also called \"prayer plants\" in English because of the movement of their leaves, which they fold upwards at night, like hands in prayer. Generally, the leaves of Maranteceae move relatively quickly and frequently, so these movements (which almost all plants exhibit) are much more noticeable in Maranteceae. 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In German, it is also known as the Peacock Marant orchid.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis beautiful species perhaps has the most exquisite and delicate pattern of all the Marantas. The leaves have a light green base color with incredibly fine, dark green veins and a dark green margin. Overlaid on this base pattern is a camouflage pattern that looks like a complete, smaller plant! It includes a trunk, branches, and alternate leaves with petioles. This camouflage works particularly well when light shines through the leaves from behind. The light green areas are so thin that light passes through almost unimpeded, leaving only the very dark pattern visible. With this highly effective camouflage, it protects itself from herbivores, especially the caterpillars of various butterflies. The female butterflies don't recognize the large leaf itself but only see the pattern, which mimics a small, completely different-looking plant, and therefore do not lay their eggs on the Maranta.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eArrowroot plants are also called \"prayer plants\" in English because of the way their leaves move; at night, they fold them upwards like hands in prayer. Generally, the leaves of Marantaceae move relatively quickly and frequently, so these movements (which almost all plants exhibit) are much more noticeable in Marantaceae. 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The form offered here, with its high-contrast, fine pattern, is known as 'Network'.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt originates from the east coast of Brazil and is one of the more low-growing members of the genus. It usually only reaches a height of about 30 to 50 cm, but nevertheless has quite large leaves that can grow to over 20 cm long and 15 cm wide. Its leaves have a fine, network-like venation with dark markings, leaving countless small, angular \"windows\" between the veins, which are light green to yellowish in color.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive one plant in a 12cm round pot. 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We offer here a particularly beautiful, dark-leaved form with pink stripes. In mature plants, the stripes become more of a light pink to white.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"12cm round pot","offer_id":56319111823737,"sku":"Cal007-12","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"14cm round pot","offer_id":56319111856505,"sku":"Cal007-14","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Calathea-ornata-04-1.jpg?v=1764914835"},{"product_id":"calathea-goeppertia-insignis","title":"Calathea insignis","description":"\u003cem\u003eCalathea insignis\u003c\/em\u003e , which according to current taxonomy is actually \u003cem\u003eGoeppertia insignis\u003c\/em\u003e , originates from the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. It grows in the shady undergrowth of rainforests at altitudes of 150–1200 meters. It is one of the larger members of the genus, reaching a height of approximately 80 cm with leaves up to 50 cm long but only 8–12 cm wide. The pattern on the leaves is intended to represent a smaller plant and conceal the leaf's size from phytophagous insects (e.g., butterflies). These insects naturally prefer to lay their eggs on large plants, where there is plenty of food for the caterpillars, rather than on small, thin twigs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn addition to their beautiful pattern, the elongated leaves are also undulating (wavy) at the edges and have crimson undersides. In my opinion, it is one of the most beautiful representatives of its genus! It is also one of the easier \u003cem\u003eCalatheas\u003c\/em\u003e to care for and quite trouble-free when grown indoors.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"8cm round pot","offer_id":56319371903353,"sku":"Cal008-8","price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"12cm round pot","offer_id":56319371936121,"sku":"Cal008-12","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Goeppertia-insignis-01.jpg?v=1764917657"},{"product_id":"calathea-roseopicta-crimson-roy","title":"Calathea roseopicta 'Crimson' \/ 'Rosy'","description":"\u003cem\u003eCalathea roseopicta\u003c\/em\u003e 'Crimson' or 'Rosy', which according to current taxonomy is actually \u003cem\u003eGoeppertia roseopicta\u003c\/em\u003e , originates from northern South America. There, it grows in shady spots in the undergrowth of rainforests. It grows from an underground rhizome, which serves as a water and nutrient reservoir. It reaches a height of about 60 cm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This cultivated form of \u003cem\u003eC. roseopicta\u003c\/em\u003e has dark green to black edged leaves with a bright pink center, making it immediately eye-catching.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eArrowroot plants are also called \"prayer plants\" in English because of the way their leaves move; at night, they fold them upwards like hands in prayer. Generally, the leaves of Marantaceae move relatively quickly and frequently, so these movements (which almost all plants exhibit) are much more noticeable in Marantaceae. This makes them appear truly alive!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a young plant in a 6cm pot with 3 to 4 leaves.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"5cm round pot","offer_id":57309403414905,"sku":"Cal0009-5","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"12cm round pot","offer_id":57309403447673,"sku":"Cal009-12","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Calathea-roseopicta-Crimson-01.jpg?v=1764919025"},{"product_id":"maranta-leuconeura-fantasy-light-veins","title":"Maranta leuconeura 'Fantasy' \/ 'Light veins'","description":"The maranta ( \u003cem\u003eMaranta leuconeura\u003c\/em\u003e ) is a member of the arrowroot family (Marantaceae) that grows naturally on the east coast of Brazil. 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Subspecies are also not recognized (according to current literature) and are simply synonyms. A list of synonyms is available \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.plantsoftheworldonline.org\/taxon\/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:797361-1#synonyms\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eArrowroot plants are also called \"prayer plants\" in English because of the movement of their leaves, which they fold upwards at night, like hands in prayer. Generally, the leaves of Maranteceae move relatively quickly and frequently, so these movements (which almost all plants exhibit) are much more noticeable in Maranteceae. 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Plant height approximately 30 to 40cm.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319394185593,"sku":"Cal021","price":17.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Calathea-majestica-Whitestar-01.jpg?v=1764920180"},{"product_id":"stromanthe-thalia-sanguinea-triostar","title":"Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar'","description":"\u003cem\u003eStromanthe thalia\u003c\/em\u003e , also known by the synonym \u003cem\u003eStromanthe sanguinea\u003c\/em\u003e , originates from the coastal region of Brazil. It grows in the shady undergrowth of subtropical forests. It is one of the larger members of the arrowroot family and reaches a height of approximately 80 cm. Its leaves are up to 30 cm long, but not particularly wide, only about 5 to 8 cm. They are borne on long petioles. When cultivated indoors, it usually remains considerably smaller, reaching a height of about 50 cm with leaves approximately 20 cm long.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The cultivar 'Triostar' is distinguished by its beautiful, cream-colored variegation. Large parts of the leaves are white, some stripes are light green, and some are dark green. Fresh leaves often have a slight pinkish tinge on the white parts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive one plant in a 12cm round pot. 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It reaches a height of about 70 cm. The round leaves, with alternating light and dark stripes, from which it gets its name, are among the larger ones within the arrowroot family (Marantaceae). They can grow to 30 cm long and 25 cm wide, and in exceptional cases and under very favorable conditions, even larger!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eArrowroot plants are also called \"prayer plants\" in English because of the way their leaves move; at night, they fold them upwards like hands in prayer. Generally, the leaves of Marantaceae move relatively quickly and frequently, so these movements (which almost all plants exhibit) are much more noticeable in Marantaceae. This makes them appear truly alive!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a strong plant in a 14cm pot. 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