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 doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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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 💪.
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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 it’s 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 year—whichever comes first.
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Propagation? Does anyone know how to propagate this plant or if I can propagate it? 
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Sap on underside of the leaves - not a good sign! I am trying my best not to be an overwaterer so I ignore this plant as to not drown her. However on my latest visit to her I noticed she has dots of sap on the underside of her leaves and her purple is fading. I cant see any pests (unless they are actively in the leaf tissue!?) And I can't see any webbing. .... she does have some spots on top of her leaves which from a far may look like pests but when I look closely they damage to the leaf which I thought may be from where I've sprayed insecticidal soap and been a very bad plant parent and not wiped it properly! I have very recently adding some plant food for the first time to her water. And we don't get much humidity. Do I need to isolate her? Any recommendation/advice would be welcome, thank you in advance! #NeverNeverCtenanthe
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Yellowing leaves Hi! I'm new here, first time posting. I got this gorgeous Ctenanthe last week as a birthday gift from my husband. He got it from Trader Joes. I am not familiar with this type of plant at all. I noticed it has yellowing leaves, it did come like that to be fair. I sprayed it neem oil when I first brought it home. How do I cut the sickly leaves off? How do I propagate these? Best lighting for it?
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Why are the leaves of my plant curling? #NeverNeverCtenanthe
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Hi all! We got this plant as a Christmas present at work. I have been following the water schedule on the app but she does not look very happy :/ Someone mentioned it may just be the time of year but wanted to make sure we didn’t manage to kill it already #FishbonePrayerPlant
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Browning tips! I moved her from a higher spot that had more hot air from a vent at her. She’s still browning in a lower spot same room she’s been in. Not watering any differently. Any ideas?
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What have I done ! #NeverNeverCtenanthe my plant was thriving and all of a sudden it started to dry up! The soil is still moist to the touch. I’ve been watering half a cup a week as recommend. Any suggestions? Will she grow back?
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my leaves are curling in, but I’ve held back on watering too much and I’ve set up a growing light. What’s wrong with my plant?  #FishbonePrayerPlant
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This plant is kind of yellowing but the leaves aren’t shrivelled like it’s dry? But still it doesn’t look “healthy” any ideas what’s missing?
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My friend gave me this plants. What can I do to save them ? #FishbonePrayerPlant
Care Summary for Bamburanta Plant
Bamburanta Plant
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 6ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.