Ctenanthe amagris

Ctenanthe burle-marxii 'Amagris' has silvery green leaves that have a delicate dark green herringbone pattern and purple undersides.

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Ctenanthe burle-marxii 'Amagris'

Ctenanthe Amagris Plant Features

Ctenanthe Burle-marxii 'Amagris' has silvery green leaves that have a delicate dark green herringbone pattern and purple undersides. Though native to Southeastern Brazil, the Amagris originally appeared as a chance mutation of the Fishbone Prayer Plant at a Belgian nursery. Struck by its compact form and simple leaves, they decided to select for the mutation, and the 'Amagris' is now an officially recognized cultivar of the Ctenanthe Burle-marxii! Like the parent plant, the Ctenanthe 'Amagris' has a delightfully compact growth form and a habit of raising its leaves at night and lowering them during the day, earning it a place amongst the "prayer plants."

Ctenanthe Amagris Growing Instructions

Prefer semi-shady environment, avoid hot sun exposure, the sun is too strong will burn the leaves; and can not be too weak, otherwise, it will lead to thinning of the leaves and dull and no luster, lost should be the fresh beauty. More sun in winter. Intolerant of high temperatures and cold. In summer it should be shaded, ventilated, and sprayed with water to cool it down; overwintered indoors. Keep the soil moist in spring, summer and autumn, and spray the leaves frequently in summer; water sparingly in winter and keep the soil dry, so that even if the leaves wilt, the plant will reappear with new leaves in spring. A thin liquid fertilizer can be applied once a month in spring and autumn with watering. No fertiliser in winter

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