Troubleshooting
Maranta Arundinacea problems — and how to fix them
Maranta Arundinacea (Maranta arundinacea) is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Poor rhizome yield
Insufficient warmth, water or feeding limits the harvest. Give a long frost-free season, rich moist soil and generous feeding for plump rhizomes.
Browning leaf edges
Dry air or inconsistent watering, especially as a houseplant. Keep the soil evenly moist and humidity moderate.
Frost damage
The plant is frost-tender and blackens with cold. Lift and store rhizomes, or grow under cover, where winters drop below about 10°C.
Root rot in waterlogged soil
Heavy, poorly drained ground rots the rhizomes. Plant in fertile, free-draining soil and avoid standing water.
Prevent maranta arundinacea problems before they start
Most maranta arundinacea issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for maranta arundinacea in general rather than its problems? Read the full maranta arundinacea care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Maranta Arundinacea problems — FAQ
Why is my maranta arundinacea poor rhizome yield?
Insufficient warmth, water or feeding limits the harvest. Give a long frost-free season, rich moist soil and generous feeding for plump rhizomes.
Why is my maranta arundinacea browning leaf edges?
Dry air or inconsistent watering, especially as a houseplant. Keep the soil evenly moist and humidity moderate.
Why is my maranta arundinacea frost damage?
The plant is frost-tender and blackens with cold. Lift and store rhizomes, or grow under cover, where winters drop below about 10°C.
Why is my maranta arundinacea root rot in waterlogged soil?
Heavy, poorly drained ground rots the rhizomes. Plant in fertile, free-draining soil and avoid standing water.