







Bamburanta Plant
Also known as
calathea pilosa
Taxonomy
Ctenanthe compressa
Ctenanthe
Marantaceae
Zingiberales

How to care for Bamburanta Plant
How often to water your Bamburanta Plant

every 9
Bamburanta Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Bamburanta Plant in your home

a window
Bamburanta Plant can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bamburanta Plant in your home š”.
How to fertilize Bamburanta Plant

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bamburanta Plant after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
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Iām a new parent to a rescue prayer plant, any tips? #FishbonePrayerPlant I just adopted Lola at a plant swap and others passed her up due to not looking the healthiest. The woman who grew her said her other prayer plants had the darker leaves but this one just started to change for some reason. She recommended regular humidity and distilled water only. Anything else I should keep in mind?
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What is happening to my never never plant?š #NeverNeverCtenanthe I have tried everything and itās only getting worse. It looks worse then the photo too. Itās turning yellow and curling. Itās constantly growing new leaves, that instantly curl and dry out. Iāve moved it around the house, mist it, and repotted it. Please helpš„¹
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Can I add new sprouts to the same pot as the mother plant? I need to trim some of these browning leaves from Blue. I think a whole stalk has to go. (Temp/humidity control is tough in my apartment in the summer so this is normal for her.) However I have some other props from her that have some good looking roots. Can I just plant them in the pot around the other stalks to fill it out a bit? Or will the larger plantās roots not allow the babyās roots to take hold?
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Yāall so I have this prayer plant and it started curling , I looked up reasons followed what internet said and itās just blah wonāt come back!!!! It needs an exorcism or what????! Foreal heellp
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Leaves browning #GoldenMosaicPlant
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Why are this plantās leaves getting spotty and turning brown? My #GoldenMosaicPlant is getting brown spots on its leaves, and the lower-down ones are turning brown and dying. This happened a few months ago, too, and the whole plant died - or so I thought. It put up a brand new shoot from the soil, but I had to cut away the original plant and lots of rotten roots. I repotted, using very well-draining soil (Fox Farmās Ocean Forest mixed with a bit of sand and some LECA for better aeration) after removing the rotten roots, and he was healthy for a while. But now his leaves are turning yellow-brown and getting spots again šæ. I donāt think Iām overwateringāI use a moisture meter to make sure of that. What could be the cause, and how can I fix it?
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Do they flower #FishbonePrayerPlant
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This new kid on the block has a new leaf trying to make an appearance. š¤š¤š¤š¤š¤ Hope I don't mess it up! #goldenmosaicplant #newgrowth #plantsmakepeoplehappy #happyplants
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Look who is about to bloom for the first time! Cthulhu moved to my workplace earlier in the year. I started bringing plants to work to liven up a wonderfully suited corridor (floor to ceiling east and west facing windows). A few months ago, I moved him to this spot because the area where most of the plants are was too bright, but here, he must be happy! #Bloom #Blooming #Ctenanthe #neverneverplant #CtenantheSetosa #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #PLANTMAFIA #workplants #freshleaffriday
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Could anyone please help with ID? May was sold as the regular plant of this specie, but she had those white stripes, is this normal or is she a kind of uncommon plant that I picked up? She was in my care for 8 months. She is growing well, but slightly slower than the regular variety with no white. #PlantAddict #HappyPlants #identify #CalatheaCrew #mysteryplant
Bamburanta Plant prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
āļø Sunlight Needs
Bamburanta Plant can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
š¶ š š¶ Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
šØ Humidity
Bamburanta Plant doesnāt require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
šŖ“ Soil
Bamburanta Plant does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
š© Fertilizer
Bamburanta Plant should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
š Native Region
Bamburanta Plant is native to Central and South America.
š§ Troubleshooting
When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.
Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.
Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.
Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.
Care Summary for Bamburanta Plant
Bamburanta Plant
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 6ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
