Bounty from the Boonies
Ctenanthe burle-marxii; Fishbone Prayer Plant
$25.00
Unit price perAs this plant grows on the damp floors of the Brazilian jungles, it requires humidity and low light. The foliage is striking with deep green markings on lighter green with red undersides. Leaves fold inwards at nighttime, giving it the common name of Prayer plant. Sometime this variety is also call Fishbone Prayer plant as the markings on the leaves resemble fish bones.
Common Name: Fishbone Prayer Plant
Scientific Name: Ctenanthe burle-marxii
Light: Bright, indirect light- east facing window is ideal.
Growth: Slow growing, up to 2 feet tall
Watering: Water once the top 1/2 inch feels dry. Soak well and let it drain completely. Using filtered water is best as the chlorine and fluoride in most tap water can cause leaf browning. In general you want to keep it evenly moist at all times.
Pet Safe: Yes
Care: Moderate- it can be tricky to find the right conditions for it to flourish
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Ctenanthe burle-marxii; Fishbone Prayer Plant
$25.00
Unit price per2 low in stock
As this plant grows on the damp floors of the Brazilian jungles, it requires humidity and low light. The foliage is striking with deep green markings on lighter green with red undersides. Leaves fold inwards at nighttime, giving it the common name of Prayer plant. Sometime this variety is also call Fishbone Prayer plant as the markings on the leaves resemble fish bones.
Common Name: Fishbone Prayer Plant
Scientific Name: Ctenanthe burle-marxii
Light: Bright, indirect light- east facing window is ideal.
Growth: Slow growing, up to 2 feet tall
Watering: Water once the top 1/2 inch feels dry. Soak well and let it drain completely. Using filtered water is best as the chlorine and fluoride in most tap water can cause leaf browning. In general you want to keep it evenly moist at all times.
Pet Safe: Yes
Care: Moderate- it can be tricky to find the right conditions for it to flourish
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Bounty from the Boonies was born and continues to labour on the traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples. This area is covered by the Williams Treaty, and we strive to reclaim the land with native plants, pollinator habitats and growing food. We stand in solidarity with Land Back and support Indigenous resurgence.