Ctenanthe Burle-Marxii


Meet the ultimate graphic pattern icon! Hailing from the shady tropical rainforest floors of Brazil, this stunning beauty features compact, silver-green leaves detailed with striking dark green "fishbone" stripes and rich burgundy undersides. As a beloved member of the prayer plant family, its foliage stands tall and folds together at night before fanning out wide again to greet the morning sun!

  • Safe for pets and children
  • Repot once every 2 years
  • Fertilize once a month
  • Bright, indirect light
  • Requires frequent watering

About Ctenanthe Burle-Marxii


Meet the ultimate graphic pattern icon! Hailing from the shady tropical rainforest floors of Brazil, this stunning beauty features compact, silver-green leaves detailed with striking dark green "fishbone" stripes and rich burgundy undersides. As a beloved member of the prayer plant family, its foliage stands tall and folds together at night before fanning out wide again to greet the morning sun!

Origin

Native to the warm, humid rainforest floors of tropical Brazil.

Air Purifying

This hardworking amigo gently scrubs common indoor airborne toxins from the air while giving your room a fresh boost of oxygen.

Toxicity

100% non-toxic to cats, dogs, and humans! Pet parents can relax and let this leafy sidekick shine anywhere in the home. 

Caring Ctenanthe Burle-Marxii

Watering

Water when the top 20–30% of the soil has dried out. These amigos love a balance of steady, sponge-like moisture—never bone-dry, but never sitting in soggy soil. Serve them filtered, distilled, or rainwater to avoid crispy, mineral-burnt tips!

Light and Placement

Medium to bright, indirect light is their ultimate happy zone! Keep them out of direct sunlight, which will bleach those gorgeous fishbone patterns, and away from cold, drafty spots.

Nutrition

Treat them to a half-strength liquid houseplant meal once a month during the spring and summer growing season. Hold off on feeding in fall and winter when they take a cozy nap.

Repotting

Repot every 1–2 years in spring when you notice growth slowing down or roots crowding the pot. Use a light, airy, well-draining soil mix with plenty of perlite, and pick a pot just 1–2 inches larger.

Pruning and Flowering

Indoor blooms are super rare, but those graphic silver-and-green leaves do all the talking anyway! Pruning is only needed to trim off dead, yellowed, or damaged foliage near the base with sharp, clean shears.

Ctenanthe Burle-Marxii SOS

Illness

Watch out for uninvited pests like spider mites or mealybugs. Overwatering can cause root rot, while low humidity or harsh tap water will show up as curling leaves and crispy brown edges!

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