Plant Care Never Never Ctenanthe

Never Never Ctenanthe

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Never Never Ctenanthe has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves
Never Never Ctenanthe has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower

About Never Never Ctenanthe

Never Never Ctenanthe is a super popular houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in moderate sunlight 🌤 and should be less than 6 feet from a window.

Plant parents describe this plant as having large, lush leaves and a fast grower with a whopping 2721 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟

Never Never Ctenanthe likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

⚠️ Never Never Ctenanthe is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Taxonomy

Ctenanthe setosa
Ctenanthe
Marantaceae
Zingiberales

Also known as

Never Never Plant, Calathea setosa and Goeppertia Setosa

How to care for Never Never Ctenanthe

💦 Water

How often to water your Never Never Ctenanthe

Water needs for Never Never Ctenanthe
0.5 cups
every 9

Never Never Ctenanthe needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Never Never Ctenanthe

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Never Never Ctenanthe in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Never Never Ctenanthe: 6ft from a window
6ft or less from
a window

Never Never Ctenanthe can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Never Never Ctenanthe in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Never Never Ctenanthe

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Never Never Ctenanthe: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Never Never Ctenanthe after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Never Never Ctenanthe is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Never Never Ctenanthe →

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💦 Water Needs

Never Never Ctenanthe prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Never Never Ctenanthe can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Never Never Ctenanthe Light Requirements →

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Never Never Ctenanthe is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.


💨 Humidity

Never Never Ctenanthe doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

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🪴 Soil

Never Never Ctenanthe does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

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💩 Fertilizer

Never Never Ctenanthe should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

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🌎 Native Region

Never Never Ctenanthe is native to Central and South America.


🌸 Flowers

Yes, you may see your Never Never Ctenanthe bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

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⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Never Never Ctenanthe grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Never Never Ctenanthe can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Never Never Ctenanthe Temperature Tolerance →


🌱 Propagation

Never Never Ctenanthe can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

  • Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
  • If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
  • Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
  • Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Never Never Ctenanthe, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Never Never Ctenanthe

Never Never Ctenanthe

Never Never Ctenanthe


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 6ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Never Never Ctenanthe has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 18
Never Never Ctenanthe has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 14
Never Never Ctenanthe has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 10
Never Never Ctenanthe has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 10
Never Never Ctenanthe has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 4
Never Never Ctenanthe has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 2
Never Never Ctenanthe has a Pest magnet plant personality Pest magnet 1
@Megan avatar
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leaf-1 32 Plants
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globe Washington, DC
11/28/2021

One of the easier plants of the Marantaceae family, if you ask me. Doesn’t like to get super dry but otherwise isn’t very fussy in my experience!

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leaf-1 32 Plants
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globe Washington, DC
11/24/2021

Very easy to tell when it needs water - the leaves will curl up

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leaf-1 32 Plants
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globe Washington, DC
11/24/2021

Pretty straightforward. Leaves curl up when it starts wanting water and they’ll uncurl soon after you give it water.

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@Aireal
leaf-1 5 Plants
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globe Pawtucket, RI
09/20/2021

One of my favs only dislike is they need so much humidity so a humidifier is essential for them !

Blooms easily Blooms easily
Fast grower Fast grower
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leaf-1 47 Plants
xp 1,905 XP
09/03/2021

I took this leaf from my parents plant I’ve had it sitting for 2 months it wasn’t dying but it wasn’t growing either so I let it be and 2 days ago a new little leaf has sprung just in time for spring! So excited to watch this little guy grow beautifully and bushy like my parents ctenanthe!
It gets indirect sunlight all day and water every 10 days it’s actually in a pot without drainage so I’ve been pretty accurate with the watering! I’ve also got a mini humidifier next to it which I put on for a few hours everyday

Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Survivor Survivor
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leaf-1 5 Plants
xp 107 XP
globe Edson, Alberta
08/14/2021

easy to get pests… atleast for me

Survivor Survivor
Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
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@Taren
leaf-1 2 Plants
xp 26 XP
07/30/2021

Must have high humidity to keep these happy, and to avoid crispy leafs.
SO beautiful though, and worth the work.

Browns easily Browns easily
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leaf-1 37 Plants
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globe Salthill, County Galway
07/07/2021

Difficult but gorgeous and worth it.

Browns easily Browns easily
Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
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leaf-1 14 Plants
xp 323 XP
06/24/2021

It’s the Diva of plants. It’s a beautiful plant and rewards those who take care of it like a child. Very sensitive to what is is the water you provide. Best to use distilled water, does not like cold drafts or AC. Loves humidity. Tough to find the right balance of water. No direct sunlight or else the color and lines fade. Can get brown burn spots if non water liquids like soap from washing hands or hairspray lands on the leaves. I had to move it from my bathroom to my officr because it was just too close to the sino and the AC vent was intense. It’s definitely not a beginner plan- lesson learned for me, a newbie.

Browns easily Browns easily
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@Isabelle
leaf-1 24 Plants
xp 329 XP
globe Napa, CA
05/19/2021

Beautiful plant!! Love the green and purple leaves. Needs misting every once and a while, and will show you when she’s thirsty! Always bounces back as soon as she’s watered!

Fast grower Fast grower
Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Survivor Survivor
@joshy avatar
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leaf-1 3 Plants
xp 21 XP
04/27/2021

Not cat friendly

Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
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leaf-1 21 Plants
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04/09/2021

This one is tricky. I couldn’t figure her out or what made her happy until I put her in my master bathroom, where my husband takes majorly hot showers every morning. Now she’s lovin’ life and growing fast. Humidity is key!

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