Description
Ctenanthe setosa (pronounced te-NANTH-ee), is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial plant growing about 1-2 m tall. It has striped dark green and silver-grey leaves, which are purple on their undersides, elliptic with entire margins, up t0 45cm long and 10cm across. Its leaf petioles are hairy. Other Common Names: Never Never Plant, Prayer Plant.
Growth Spread |
60 cm - size varies according to growing conditions. |
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Growth Height |
1 - 2 meter - size varies according to growing conditions. |
 Water Requirements |
Keep moist, but avoid over-watering. Never have soil dry out. |
Frost Sensitive |
Yes |
Flowering Period |
Not grown for flowers. Though white flowers are borne on short spikes. |
Light Requirements |
Bright indirect light or filtered light to partial shade. |
Soil Requirements |
Well drained compost rich soil. Prefer slightly Acidic soil with ph5.7-6.2. |
