Plant Care Never Never Plant 'Grey Star'

Never Never Plant 'Grey Star'

4.7 out of 5 (3 experiences)

Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves
Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' has a Survivor plant personality Survivor

About Never Never Plant 'Grey Star'

Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' is a popular houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in moderate sunlight 🌤 and should be less than 6 feet from a window.

Plant parents describe this plant as having large, lush leaves and being a survivor with a whopping 162 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟

Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Taxonomy

Ctenanthe setosa 'Grey Star'
Ctenanthe
Marantaceae
Zingiberales

How to care for Never Never Plant 'Grey Star'

💦 Water

How often to water your Never Never Plant 'Grey Star'

Water needs for Never Never Plant 'Grey Star'
0.5 cups
every 9

Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t 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.

Calculate water needs of Never Never Plant 'Grey Star'

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Never Never Plant 'Grey Star': 6ft from a window
6ft or less from
a window

Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' 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 💪.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Never Never Plant 'Grey Star'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Never Never Plant 'Grey Star': repot after 2X growth

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 Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' 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.

Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' Water Frequency →

Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' 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 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' Light Requirements →

Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s 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 at US (888) 426-4435.

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💨 Humidity

Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' doesn’t 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.

Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' 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!

Best Soil Mix for Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' →

When and How to Successfully Repot Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' →


💩 Fertilizer

Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' 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 it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' →


🌎 Native Region

Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' is native to Central and South America.


🧐 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 Never Never Plant 'Grey Star'

Never Never Plant 'Grey Star'

Never Never Plant 'Grey Star'


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

Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 2
Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 2
Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' has a Pest magnet plant personality Pest magnet 1
Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 1
Never Never Plant 'Grey Star' has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 1
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leaf-1 3 Plants
xp 48 XP
05/15/2021

One of the most beautiful plants! very easy to take care of!

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leaf-1 57 Plants
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globe Chermside, Queensland
05/14/2021

I brought this plant home having done zero research into prayer plants 😑.
The poor girl was in low humidity which meant the leaves curled up, which I thought meant she needed more water, which lead to overwatering, which lead to fungus gnats, which lead to me letting her dry out too much, which lead to spider mites, which lead to a homemade neem/ dish soap mixture, which lead to all the leaves yeeting themselves off the plant 😑.
I repotted her surprisingly very healthy roots and left the pot basically alone (only watering when dry). After three months she’s making a come back and the tiny baby leave are even praying!!!!!!

Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Survivor Survivor
Pest magnet Pest magnet
Browns easily Browns easily
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@Lauryn
leaf-1 2 Plants
xp 10 XP
globe Escondido, CA
04/25/2021

Easiest “calathea” type plant I’ve had so far even tho it’s technically not a calathea. Grows pretty fast and looks beautiful!

Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Fast grower Fast grower
Survivor Survivor

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