Fishbone Prayer Plant

Fishbone Prayer Plant Care

Ctenanthe Burle-marxii

Other names: Calathea Fishbone

What is the plant

Ctenanthe burle-marxii is a species of evergreen perennial with soft hairy, purple tinge-green stems, 15cm (5.5 inch) long. The striking ovate to oblong ovate leaves are hairless, have strong variegation of dark green with upward strokes of silvery-white. The underleaf has a strong burgundy colouring. Ctenanthe burle-marxii have sickle-shaped, dark green markings, prominent main veins and leaf bases of unequal sizes. The stem leaves are much larger than the basal leaves. White flowers are borne in inconspicuous spikes intermittently throughout the year.Ctenanthe burle-marxii is a low growing plant that grows to not much more than 30cm (12 inch) but gets wider and wider.Ctenanthe burle-marxii is native to an area from southern Central America south to southeastern Brazil. During the day this beautiful Ctenanthe plant displays its striking oval pale green leaves with dark green markings in all their glory and then when night falls it folds up it’s leaves displaying it’s deep purple undersides.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

13°C - 26°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 12

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
As prayer plants are less active in the cooler winter months, and water takes longer to evaporate in cool temperatures, reduce watering accordingly. on the other hand, fast growth and warmer temperatures mean that your prayer plant may dry out more quickly than usual.
Pruning
Remove dead leaves.
Fertilizer
Liquid fertilizers are applied more frequently, bi-weekly or monthly, for example. Granular products are used less frequently, perhaps once every month or two. Slow-release houseplant fertilizers break down slowly and release their nutrients in small amounts, over a longer period of time. A single application of most of these products lasts for three to four months.

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Sunlight
Grows it's best and fastest with full sun exposure, but it can do well in partial shade.
Soil
Most often planting instructions will suggest planting in loam soil. Loam soil should be rich in minerals and nutrients for the plants and loose enough that roots and spread out and grow strong.
Temperature
Normal room temperatures are generally suitable for Ctenanthe burle-marxii which cannot tolerate temperatures below 13oC.

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Container
Whether your potted plants are indoors or outdoors, proper drainage is an essential element to ensure they stay healthy.
Additional
Considered slightly poisonous. Keep away from children and animals and take care when handling.
Popularity
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