Ctenanthe setosa - Grey Star - 1.3L / 14cm / Small NZ Native

Ctenanthe setosa - Grey Star - 1.3L / 14cm / Small NZ NativeIdeal for Intermediate plant keepers or beyond. Light Requirements: Bright Indirect Light is ideal, tolerant of medium light. Moisture & Soil Requirements: Prefers evenly moist soil with good drainage in warm seasons never soggy soil. Grows well in bark or sphagnum. Can handle short dry spells. Growth & Nutrients: Clumping growth, up to 75cm. Suits apartments or homes of any size. Feed with a general purpose fertiliser for containers from the start of

Dormant Season (Late Autumn to Winter): Water less frequently as growth slows down

In New Zealand homes

Soak for 5-30 minutes & drain completely so coco chips can absorb moisture and the plant can use what it needs for the next few weeks

Prune the growth tips to encourage branching from leaf axils below the cut

humid position with bright filtered light and keep only a light level of soil moisture without drying out completely

Add liquid fertiliser during the growing season

Use clean shears and avoid sap contact with skin

Humidity & Ambient requirements: Prefers warm environments inside and adaptable for nearly any situation

Branching succulent cylindrical growth with 7-10mm thick branches

great for growing in a long trough or outdoors in a warm frost-free part of the garden Auckland & Northland

Prune tip to encourage branching or let grow tall

Tolerant of average household humidity but prefers slightly elevated moisture in the air