General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 3 feet to 4 feet
Plant Spread: 2 feet to 3 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: White
Other: Cream to white
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Never-Never Plant
  • Oppenheim's Ctenanthe

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Location: Botanical Garden of Berlin
Date: 2022-06-08
Location: Gent, Belgium
Date: 2009-03-17
Houseplant in my zone 8a!

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