{"product_id":"ctenanthe-compact-star-never-never-plant","title":"Ctenanthe 'Compact Star' - Never Never Plant","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;The Never Never Plant brings a vibrant display to your home with its patterned green-and-silver leaves and their deep red undersides. This clever plant will move its leaves according to light level, so if it looks more closed up overnight, you know it's getting enough light in the daytime! The key with this plant is not letting it dry out, so make sure it's not in direct sun or near an operating heater, which would both dry it out far too much. Think of its rainforest undergrowth home when caring for it, where it is sheltered from the harsh rays of the sun whilst still benefitting from its warmth, and in a moist environment while still getting some airflow. Choose this plant to add a splash of colour and zany pattern to your home, and it will reward your care with its character and vibrancy.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eThe Never Never Plant brings a vibrant display to your home with its patterned green-and-silver leaves and their deep red undersides. This clever plant will move its leaves according to light level, so if it looks more closed up overnight, you know it's getting enough light in the daytime! The key with this plant is not letting it dry out, so make sure it's not in direct sun or near an operating heater, which would both dry it out far too much. Think of its rainforest undergrowth home when caring for it, where it is sheltered from the harsh rays of the sun whilst still benefitting from its warmth, and in a moist environment while still getting some airflow. Choose this plant to add a splash of colour and zany pattern to your home, and it will reward your care with its character and vibrancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}{\"1\":29,\"2\":{\"6\":0}}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":43905,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10,\"18\":1}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Ctenanthe lubbersiana pilosa 'Golden Mosaic' (Lubbers' hairy flower-bearing plant)\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}{\"1\":29,\"2\":{\"6\":0}}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":43905,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10,\"18\":1}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Ctenanthe lubbersiana pilosa 'Golden Mosaic' (Lubbers' hairy flower-bearing plant)\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Ctenanthe setosa 'Compact Star' (hairy, flower-bearing plant)\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":43971,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"9\":0,\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10,\"18\":1}' data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}{\"1\":17,\"2\":{\"6\":0}}'\u003eCtenanthe setosa 'Compact Star' (hairy, flower-bearing plant)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}{\"1\":29,\"2\":{\"6\":0}}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":43905,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10,\"18\":1}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Ctenanthe lubbersiana pilosa 'Golden Mosaic' (Lubbers' hairy flower-bearing plant)\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Ctenanthe is pronounced 'ten-ANTH-ie', with a silent C at the start!\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eCtenanthe is pronounced 'ten-ANTH-ie', with a silent C at the start!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species was identified as both a Maranta and a Stromanthe before its eventual classification as Ctenanthe in 1884, which is the currently accepted name. \"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}' data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}{\"1\":38,\"2\":{\"6\":1}}{\"1\":45}{\"1\":52,\"2\":{\"6\":1}}{\"1\":62}{\"1\":101,\"2\":{\"6\":1}}{\"1\":111}'\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species was identified as both a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaranta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStromanthe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before its eventual classification as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCtenanthe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein 1884, which is the currently accepted name. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Never Never Plant, Prayer Plant\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eNever Never Plant, Prayer Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This plant is native to South America, mainly the Amazon basin.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eThis plant is native to South America, mainly the Amazon basin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Direct sun can easily scorch this plant, so make sure it's in a bright spot but away from the sun's strong rays.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eDirect sun can easily scorch this plant, so make sure it's in a bright spot but away from the sun's strong rays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Let the top few inches of soil dry out between waters; Ctenanthes like their soil to be moist but not soggy.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eLet the top few inches of soil dry out between waters; Ctenanthes like their soil to be moist but not soggy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Ctenanthes love high humidity and will be grateful if you use a humidity tray. And don't keep them anywhere near an operating radiator!\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eCtenanthes love high humidity and will be grateful if you use a humidity tray. And don't keep them anywhere near an operating radiator!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Use a well-draining, moisture-retentive soil to keep this thirsty plant happy. A mix with added coir and perlite, or one designed for Calatheas and Marantas, should keep your Ctenanthe happy too! Repot every couple of years in Spring.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eUse a well-draining, moisture-retentive soil to keep this thirsty plant happy. A mix with added coir and perlite, or one designed for Calatheas and Marantas, should keep your Ctenanthe happy too! Repot every couple of years in Spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Feed every four waters in the growing season, reduce to every six in autumn and winter.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eFeed every four waters in the growing season, reduce to every six in autumn and winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Keep this plant happy with temperatures between is 15-27°C; they need to stay above 12°C in winter.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eKeep this plant happy with temperatures between is 15-27°C; they need to stay above 12°C in winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Yes, but too much nibbling won't be good for pets, small humans or the plant!\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eYes, but too much nibbling won't be good for pets, small humans or the plant!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"A common issue with Ctenanthes is crisping brown edges of leaves. This is usually caused wither by too much sun or not enough moisture. Check that your plant is not getting any direct sun, that the soil is not drying out beyond the top few inches, and if necessary introduce a humidity tray to keep the local moisture level in the air higher.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eA common issue with Ctenanthes is crisping brown edges of leaves. This is usually caused wither by too much sun or not enough moisture. 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