Ctenanthe burle-marxii 'Amagris' (14cm Pot)
Product Code: 298280
£10.99
- Common Name: Fishbone prayer plant
- The Ctenanthe burle marxii Amagris is slow growing with pale grey-green, oval leaves and dramatic dark green curving stripes. The leaves are wonderfully offset by a deep purple stem and leaf underside
- Light: Bright, indirect light. Will tolerate some degree of shade; however insufficient light may cause loss of variegation in the leaves. Too much light on the other hand will cause the leaves to fade
- Water: Keep soil moist at all times. Allow the top of the soil to dry out slightly before watering
- Care tips: Wipe leaves with a damp cloth to remove accumulated dust. Do not use leaf shine as this will damage the foliage
- Height and Growth Rate: Ultimate height 30cm but with a wide, spreading habit. Slow growing
- Toxicity: Considered slightly poisonous. Keep away from children and animals and take care when handling
Description
Description
Ctenanthe are bushy evergreen perennials grown for their usually strikingly patterned, lance-shape to obovate leaves; irregular and usually inconspicuous tubular white or yellow flowers are borne in short racemes intermittently throughout the year
