Plant Family

Marantaceae

3 plants in database

Marantaceae in this database spans zones 9-12 with 3 species, so design it as a guild component instead of a monoculture block. Use its strongest role (Ground Cover) intentionally and manage spacing for airflow because there are 2 recurring pests in this family. Anchor it in the Herbaceous layer and pair with unrelated support species in other layers; if you save seed from multiple cultivars, isolate flowering plants to reduce accidental crosses within the family.

Wikipedia — Marantaceae
Plants in Database
3
Common Pests
2
Zone Range
9–12
Herbaceous
3 plants
Root
1 plants

Common Functions in This Family

Ground Cover×3 Edible×2 Ornamental×2 Mulcher×1 Shade Provider×1

Shared Pest Pressure

Pests That Target Marantaceae

Showing pests affecting 2+ plants in this family. Click any pest for organic control methods.

Aphids
100% of family
Aphidoidea
Mealybugs
67% of family
Pseudococcidae

All Marantaceae Plants — 3 total

Arrowroot
Maranta arundinacea
Calathea
Calathea spp.
Leren
Calathea allouia