Ctenanthe pilosa

Ctenanthe pilosa Care

Ctenanthe pilosa

What is the plant

Ctenanthe pilosa, also known as Golden Variegated Ctenanthe, is native to Brazil in tropical South America and belongs to the Marantaceae family. It is an evergreen perennial and ornamental plant grown for its strikingly beautiful variegated foliage.

Ctenanthe pilosa is a species of the genus Ctenanthe that comprises of about 16 species of flowering plants. It is a herbaceous and evergreen perennial that grows approximately between 50-90 cm tall or more and spreads as wide. A fast-growing and clump-forming plant that spreads via its stoloniferous root system underground. This species in its native habitat has dark green leaves. These plants are considered mildly poisonous.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

15°C - 29°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 11

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Keep the soil evenly moist but never soggy. Ctenanthes do not like to dry out, and do not like cold or hard water. Best to water with rain water or tepid water.
Fertilizer
Fertilize monthly in the spring and summer diluting the plant food at 1/2 the recommended strength. Fertilize every other month in the fall and winter. Never feed a Ctenanthe immediately after repotting, wait for at least 6 weeks.
Sunlight
Ctenanthes like bright indirect light. If there is insufficient light, new leaves appear solid green rather than patterned with attractive colors. If there is too much light, the colors in the leaves fade.

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Soil
The plant prefers humus-enriched and loamy soils that can retain water, yet free draining.
Temperature
Ctenanthes like warm consistent temperatures and will not tolerate temperatures below 60°F (15°C).
Container
Choose any type of container with enough drainage holes. Place the pot on a tray with pebbles to increase humidity.