Planticist

‹ All plants

Ctenanthe Tricolor

Ctenanthe oppenheimiana 'Tricolor'

Prayer plant relatives (Ctenanthe)Mood Meter: Kinda High-Maintenance

Also called: Never Never Plant, Tricolor Prayer Plant

Scientific Name History

Current accepted name: Ctenanthe oppenheimiana 'Tricolor'

Previously or alternatively classified as: Calathea oppenheimiana

How to identify it

Long oval leaves striped in green, cream, and pinkish tones with purple undersides.

Growing characteristics

Growth habit: clumping upright.

Plant Mood Meter: Kinda High-Maintenance

Its patterned foliage looks best with stable moisture, moderate humidity, and protection from harsh light and dry air.

Care guide

Light

Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Avoid strong direct sun.

Water

Maintain fairly consistent moisture while allowing slight surface drying; avoid prolonged saturation.

Soil / substrate

Airy, moisture-retentive tropical mix with reliable drainage.

Humidity

Moderate to high humidity is strongly preferred.

Support / growth

No support needed.

Problems Planticist can help with

UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup

Something wrong with this plant page? Report it