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Ctenanthe Grey Star

Ctenanthe setosa 'Grey Star'

Prayer plant relatives (Ctenanthe)Mood Meter: Needs a Little Love

Also called: Grey Star Prayer Plant, Never Never Plant Grey Star

How to identify it

Long pale silvery-green leaves with darker green fishbone striping and purple undersides.

Growing characteristics

Growth habit: clumping upright.

Plant Mood Meter: Needs a Little Love

More forgiving than some Marantaceae, but still looks best with consistent moisture and moderate humidity.

Care guide

Light

Medium to bright indirect light. Direct sun: Avoid harsh direct sun.

Water

Keep moderately moist while allowing slight surface drying.

Soil / substrate

Airy, moisture-retentive tropical mix.

Humidity

Moderate humidity is helpful.

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

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