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Calathea Amagris Care

Ctenanthe Oppenheimiana

Other names: Giant Bamburanta, Never Never Plant

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What is the plant

Ctenanthe, native to tropical Brazil, is a member of the Marantaceae family and is related to the calathea and prayer plant. These evergreen perennials are grown primarily for the beauty of their colorful leaves. The three species which make good houseplants are C. lubbersiana, C. oppenheimiana, and C. burle-marxii. C. lubbersiana reaches a height of about 18 inches and has green and yellow patterned elliptical leaves with pale green undersides. C. oppenheimiana also called the ‘Never Never Plant, grows as tall as 3ft., produces lance shaped leaves that are dark green with silver bands, and has foliage with maroon undersides. The Tricolor variety of C.oppenheimiana is even more colorful. C. burle-marxii is a smaller more compact plant that has silver gray elliptical leaves with green stripes. A Ctenanthe is not an easy care plant and can be quite frustrating for a novice plant grower.

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Lighting

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Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

min 12

Difficulty

Difficulty

Hard

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

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    Maintain moist soil, but avoid waterlogged conditions. Water once the top of the soil feels dry.

  • Pruning

    Pruning

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    Only needed to control size and remove dead foliage. Plant will spread out if allowed to.

  • Fertilizer

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    Balanced, water-soluble fertilizer applied monthly while the plant is actively growing.

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  • Sunlight

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    Bright, indirect light. Avoid excessive direct sunlight.

  • Soil

    Soil

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    Nutrient rich, well-draining potting mix. Equal parts potting soil, peat and perlite works well.

  • Temperature

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    55-85°F (13-29°C).

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  • Additional

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    Generally safe for children and pets.

  • Popularity

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    478 people already have this plant 111 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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