From the same family as Marantas, Ctenanthes move similarly throughout the day. The Freddie variety is very popular for its elongated light to medium green leaves, marked with fine dark green chevron stripes. Ctenanthes require little light to thrive but appreciate a warm, humid environment. We recommend watering with demineralized water purchased at a pharmacy or with rainwater. Melted snow works very well! They do not tolerate the excess minerals found in tap water very well. This excess can cause root burns and damage the foliage.
Non-toxic to animals.
- Family: Marantaceae.
- Origin: Tropical regions of South America.
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Watering:
- Likes to be watered by bottom watering.
- Summer: Keep the soil slightly moist.
- Fall - Winter - Spring: Allow the soil to dry on the surface between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: High.
- Mist the foliage regularly.
- Potting mix type: Light and rich.
- Light: Moderate.
- Orientation: East, west, and north.
- Growth: Slow.
- Temperature: Average.
- Between 16ᵒC and 20ᵒC.
Pot diameter: 10 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, each plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
