Ctenanthe setosa

Venturing into the world of the Marantaceae family is like finding an author whose books you really enjoy reading and, happy day, is really prolific. Commonly referred to as prayer plants because of the leaves' tendencies to fold upward at night, marantas, calatheas, stromanthes and ctenanthes (pronounced TEE-nanthes or tee-NANTH-ees) are all related with similar traits from one species to the other, and with what seems like dozens of varieties within each species. The Never Never Plant (no idea why it's called that, even after searching the internet), or Ctenanthe setosa can grow two to three feet tall and about as wide, producing deeply veined gray leaves (like calatheas) with wine red undersides (like stromanthes). As is true to the genus, this tropical houseplant likes high humidity, well-lit environments, handles underwatering better than soggy roots, and is considered pet-friendly. Footnote: This variety is different from Ctenanthe 'Grey Star.'

Common Name: Never Never Plant

Mature Size: 2 - 3 feet tall and wide

Growth Rate: slow to moderate

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Characteristics: Houseplant, pet-friendly, air purifier

Light: Well-lit room, no direct sun. May lose variegation if too dark a room.

Water Requirements: Water thoroughly when surface soil is dry

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Structure: Upright mound

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