Never Never Plant
Ctenanthe setosa
Pronunciation: tee-NANTH-ee set-OH-suh
SKU #45744
| Description | A wonderful option if you're looking for a vertical accent, this tropical plant shoots its leaves up into the air, showing off long reddish stems. An understory plant for the forests of Brazil, it loves warmth and humidity and tolerates low light. |
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| Light | Bright Indirect Light |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Can reach 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Landscape Use | Houseplant |
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| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Care | Plant in indoor plant potting soil in a pot with drainage holes. Provide bright, indirect light. Too little light will dull the leaf color and cause leggy growth. When watering, soak thoroughly and allow excess to drain. Needs humidity. Feed with a weak liquid fertilizer. Do not feel in fall or winter. Periodically wipe down foliage with a damp cloth to remove dust. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Grow Indoors in All Zones
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.