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How to Grow and Care for Ctenanthe

Ctenanthe

Ctenanthe requires high humidity and indirect light to thrive. It is sensitive to water quality, preferring distilled or filtered water to prevent leaf browning. Regular misting and consistent moisture levels are essential, making its care demanding for beginners.

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Watering schedule: Every week

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Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Ctenanthe

Care DifficultyHard
LifespanPerennial
Watering ScheduleEvery week
Sunlight RequirementsPartial sun
Soil TypePotting Mix, Garden Soil
Soil pH5.5-6.5
Hardiness Zones
8-11
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Types of Ctenanthe
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Never never plant

Never never plant (Ctenanthe setosa) is a tropical perennial plant that is native to Brazil. Grown indoors or on the patio, it requires bright indirect light in moist, well-drained soil. It needs high humidity and regular fertilizing. Small, inconspicuous whitish-yellow flowers appear throughout the year.

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Bamburanta plant

Bamburanta plant is a tender plant that's often used in ornamental gardening, but it's also used as an indoor plant. Native to Brazil, this beautiful plant is prized for its clump-forming growth form and attractive, tubular-shaped flowers.

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Fishbone Prayer Plant

Fishbone Prayer Plant’s unique characteristics make it a popular global houseplant. The leaves can fold up when light levels are low. The distinctive striped pattern on the leaves also gives the plant its common name (Fishbone Prayer Plant’s).

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Never-never-plant 'Tricolor'

Never-never-plant 'Tricolor' is the most common cultivar created from Never-never-plant. Named 'Tricolor' for its white, green and pink leaves, gardeners love its striking color. It requires little maintenance, adding to its appeal. Never-never-plant 'Tricolor' has yellow strips at the top of its leaves and dark reddish-purple undersides, colorations unique to the plant.

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Never-never-plant

Never-never-plant is a stunning houseplant with bold, patterned foliage. It is native to tropical rainforests in Brazil and thrives in bright, indirect light. Its leaves fold up at night, making it an interesting plant to watch. The never-never plant is a popular choice for indoor gardens and is known to help purify the air. Its unique foliage adds an exotic touch to any space.

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