Ctenanthe compressa
CTENANTHE
Marantaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Origins: South America

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Ctenanthe compressa
CTENANTHE
Marantaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: chartreuse

Flowering Time: early spring to late autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits contemporary & tropical designs

Uses: accents, border, pot, informal edging, informal hedge, mass planting, poolside

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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