Ctenanthe Setosa
4.4 out of 5 (36 experiences)
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Also known as
Never Never Ctenanthe, Never Never Ctenanthe, Never Never Plant, Calathea setosa and Goeppertia Setosa
Taxonomy
Ctenanthe setosa
Ctenanthe
Marantaceae
Zingiberales
How to care for Ctenanthe Setosa
How often to water your Ctenanthe Setosa
every 9
Ctenanthe Setosa 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 Never Never Ctenanthe in your home
a window
Ctenanthe Setosa 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 Ctenanthe Setosa
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 Ctenanthe Setosa after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Why are the leaves of my plant curling? #NeverNeverCtenanthe
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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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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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some of tonight’s sleepy anoles! they’ve been loving the bromeliad and cthenanthe lately and i adore seeing them sleeping in the leaves!! 🥰 #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #HappyPlants
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Leaves are turning brown and splitting #neverneverctenanthe
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Unsure about these growths #NeverNeverCtenanthe I’m not sure what these growths are and can’t find anything online. The black bits are concerning me a little so any info would be appreciated!
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She looks much better already! My drama, Queen! #happyplants #beforeandafter
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The tips of some of the leaves have started to turn brown. It gets plenty of shaded sun and I keep up its watering schedule. Any idea what might be causing this? Thank you in advance. #NeverNeverCtenanthe
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Leaves are turning yellow #NeverNeverCtenanthe
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I put it in a hallway where it doesn't get any outside light at all. Is there a problem? Is it the kind of plant that always needs sunlight? How often should I water it and how should I care for it? #NeverNeverCtenanthe
Care Summary for Ctenanthe Setosa
Ctenanthe Setosa
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.
What other plant parents say
Large, lush leaves 17
Fast grower 13
Survivor 10
Browns easily 10
Easy to propagate 4
Blooms easily 2
Pest magnet 1
09/03/2021
I took this leaf from my parents plant I’ve had it sitting for 2 months it wasn’t dying but it wasn’t growing either so I let it be and 2 days ago a new little leaf has sprung just in time for spring! So excited to watch this little guy grow beautifully and bushy like my parents ctenanthe!
It gets indirect sunlight all day and water every 10 days it’s actually in a pot without drainage so I’ve been pretty accurate with the watering! I’ve also got a mini humidifier next to it which I put on for a few hours everyday
Easy to propagate
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
06/24/2021
It’s the Diva of plants. It’s a beautiful plant and rewards those who take care of it like a child. Very sensitive to what is is the water you provide. Best to use distilled water, does not like cold drafts or AC. Loves humidity. Tough to find the right balance of water. No direct sunlight or else the color and lines fade. Can get brown burn spots if non water liquids like soap from washing hands or hairspray lands on the leaves. I had to move it from my bathroom to my officr because it was just too close to the sino and the AC vent was intense. It’s definitely not a beginner plan- lesson learned for me, a newbie.
Browns easily