Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux





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Maranta leuconeura 'Cat Moustache', also sold as 'Massangeana' or 'Exclusive Dark', carries one of the strongest contrasts in the group: deep green margins, silver-toned midrib and streaking, and broad purple-black zones that become even more dramatic when the leaves lift to reveal their darker undersides. It grows low and spreading, usually to around 30 cm tall and 40–50 cm wide, and remains non-toxic for households with pets.
Give it medium to bright indirect light, stable warmth around 21–27 °C, and a moisture-retentive but airy substrate that can dry slightly at the top between waterings. High humidity, filtered water, and consistent moisture all help keep the foliage cleaner, fuller, and far less prone to brown tips on the lighter markings overall.
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Water
Water when ~20–35% dry
Substrate
Moisture-retentive but aerated • Evenly moist • Organic-leaning • Fine-medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–27 °C • Avoid below: 10 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
rhizomatous clumping subshrub
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 50 cm • Max. spread: 50 cm
Toxicity & safety
Non-toxic & Pet Friendly
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Maranta leuconeura
These metrics are standardised reference points. We compile them by reviewing and cross-checking multiple botanical and horticultural references, then refining them through real-world growing experience. Source links: Plant Care Resources.
Please use the values as guidance. Conditions vary by home, so the same plant can respond differently. For plant-specific context, read the full product description and browse our Plant Care Guides.
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