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General Care
Light
Ctenanthe will do moderately well in moderately low light, but they prefer to be in medium to bright indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight as this will fade the plant’s color and burn the leaves. Plants that have more colorful leaves will benefit from having more filtered bright light.
Water
Water these indoor plants when one inch of soil is dry. At that point, water thoroughly and make sure there is adequate drainage. Use filtered water whenever possible, and make sure your plant is not left in standing water!
Temperature
The optimal temperature for this family of houseplants is 18-25 C. Don’t place them near drafty windows or doors in the colder months.
Humidity
Ctenanthe love humidity, and you’ll quickly notice the edges of the leaves browning if the air is too dry. If the air is too dry, a humidifier is the most effective way to raise the moisture level in your home. If you don’t have a humidifier, group your plants together, or place them atop a tray of pebbles and water.
Fertilizer
Fertilize them during the growing season (spring through summer). You can use a wide range of fertilizers, like fish or seaweed emulsion, compost-like worm castings, or a complete liquid fertilizer. We recommend diluting all liquid fertilizers to ½ strength. If your plant already has a slow-release fertilizer in the soil, either applied by you or the grower, then it’s not necessary to fertilize for 5-6 months.
Pro Tips
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Group them together in clumps so they help each other increase humidity. If this doesn’t provide enough humidity, then purchase a humidifier.
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They don’t like water with chemicals, so use filtered, distilled, or rain water if your tap water is chemically treated.
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Why not have your tap water tested for chemicals and minerals? If your results come back negative, then it’s a reason to celebrate!
Care written by Planterina.com