Never Never Plant. An attractive foliage plant with cream and pale and dark green markings. Wine red undersides to the leaves. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers April to September. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Ctenanthe oppenheimiana ‘Tricolor’
An attractive foliage plant with cream and pale and dark green markings. Wine red undersides to the leaves
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Ctenanthe |
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Species | oppenheimiana |
Varietry | 'Tricolor' |
Common Name | Never Never Plant |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 90cm |
Family | Marantaceae |
Spread | 60cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, cream, red |
Flowers From | April, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
Planting | |
Care | Mist regularly, Water with rain water, Water with tepid water, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Mealy bugs |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Surround Pot with moist peat to maintain high humidity |
Propagation | Division |
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