Ctenanthe setosa ‘Silver Star’

Description

The small Ctenanthe genus can be found across tropical Central and South America. Blue-green leaves, with purple undersides, of Ctenanthe setosa ‘Silver Star’ sit atop long slim deep purple stems.

WATERING

In S/S water when 20% of the top soil has dried out. In A/W allow top soil to dry out 50%.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Indirect, shade tolerant.

FEED

Use a houseplant fertiliser every 3-4 weeks during the growing season (April – September).

REPOTTING

Repot every 2-3 years using a houseplant compost or when roots appear from the bottom of the nursery container.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant is supplied in plastic nursery pot.