Ctenanthe burle-marxii

Tropical plant that, outside of tropical or subtropical climates, must be grown indoors or in a heated greenhouse during the winter to best maintain its appearance.

Ctenanthe burle-marxii can still tolerate short periods of lower temperatures , but not below 10°C. If exposed to intense cold, the plant may suffer damage to the leaves, which will turn yellow or fall off.

Botanical name : Ctenanthe burle-marxii
Popular Name : Prayer Plant, Fish Leaf Plant, Calathea, Maranta
Family : Marantaceae
Climate : Tropical
Countries of origin : Rainforests of Brazil
Ease of growth : Suitable for growers with intermediate experience

🌡️ Temperature :

• Ideal between 18-26°C (at these temperatures it always maintains its vegetation)
• Protect from cold and temperatures below 12°C
• It does not tolerate temperatures below 10°C ; intense cold can cause the leaves to fall

☀️ Light and positioning :

• Prefers bright indirect light
• Avoid direct exposure to sunlight to prevent sunburn on delicate leaves.
• Place in a room with east or west facing windows to ensure diffused light

💦 Watering :

• Water moderately and keep the soil slightly moist.
• Allow the soil to dry superficially between waterings.
• Avoid water stagnation which can cause root rot

😶‍🌫️ Humidity :

• It loves environments with high humidity, but also adapts to domestic humidity levels
• To improve humidity, mist regularly or place the plant near a humidifier.

🚜 Type of soil :

• Well-draining, light soil
• Preferably a tropical plant mix, with added perlite to improve drainage.

🪴 Type of vase :

• Pot with drainage holes to avoid water stagnation
• A plastic or terracotta pot is preferable

🚀 Fertilization :

• Fertilize during the growing season (spring and summer)
• Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks

🗒️ Other features :

• If grown in low humidity environments, it may present dry edges on the leaves. In this case, increase the surrounding humidity.
• Under optimal light and humidity conditions, this plant develops beautiful striped leaves that remain vigorous all year round.

Since plants are living beings, they may differ from the photos shown.

The plant is sold complete with professional, draining and high-quality substrate .

This means you don’t need to repot the plant until it has grown and needs a larger pot!

The transparency of the vase helps to monitor the growth and well-being of the roots and the humidity level of the soil.