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Striking foliage plant for indoors or tropical gardens. Compact-growing, ideal for underplanting. Herringbone patterned leaves are silver-green above, purple below – this variety Amagris is more silvery-grey than the regular species form, very attractive. Likes humidity so give it a mist occasionally if growing indoors. Here’s a useful article by gardener Arno King on ctenanthes
Ctenanthe burle marxii -wishbone plant
DESCRIPTION: Tropical foliage plant, leaves are squoval in shape, with striking herringbone patterning in dark green on green-grey, with purple undersides. Compact and low-growing.
USES: Ideal container plant for a shaded patio, accent planting in tropical gardens, or indoors. Suited to underplanting.
PLANTING: Plant in a shady spot with indirect sunlight. Prefers moisture-retaining soil or a good quality potting mix. Enjoys a humid air.
CARE: Water regularly during the first 12 weeks and regularly once established. Mist regularly if air humidity is low. Apply a slow release fertiliser yearly and liquid feed every three months for vibrant healthy foliage. Pruning isn’t required, simply remove the old leaves for a quick tidy up.
HEIGHT & WIDTH: 0.3m H x 0.5m W.
YOUR PLANTS: These plants are tube-stock plants, healthy young plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80mm high and 42 mm wide.
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