Ctenanthe setosa Silver
Ctenanthe setosa Silver is a bushy, tropical foliage plant, with an upright, vigorous and bushy habit. This decorative Ctenanthe has lance-shaped leaves with a leathery texture and hairy stems. The leaves are silvery green with dark green stripes and purple reverses. Ctenanthe setosa is native to Brazil, where it grows as an evergreen herbaceous perennial in the shady, damp understories of tropical rainforests. Ctenanthe is closely related to Calathea and can easily be cultivated together. As Calathea, Ctenanthe closes its leaves at night and unfolds them again in the morning. Ctenanthe setosa is commonly known as Never never plant. Evanthia has Ctenanthe setosa starting material available all year round, as tissue culture young plants. Ask our team for the Ctenanthe cultivation manual for commercial production. Check out all Ctenanthes in the Evanthia range.
Properties
Botanical name:
Ctenanthe setosa
Family:
Marantaceae
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Product group:
Ctenanthe
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Cultivation information
Starting material:
Young plant from tissue culture
Pot size:
cm
Stem length:
-
cm
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Plant density:
/m2
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Pot size:
cm
Pot size:
50-75
cm
Ideal growing temperature:
18-23
°C
Growing time to young plant:
9-11
weeks
Growing time from young plant to final product:
16
-
30
weeks
USDA Hardiness zone:
10-12
Average number of seeds per kilo:
The information shown here is intended as a general guide and should not be considered growing instructions. Details are based on Western European climate conditions, unless specifically stated otherwise.
