General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 2 to 3 feet
Plant Spread: 2 to 3 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Other: Green with golden yellow variegation
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Golden Variegated Ctenanthe
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Ctenanthe marantifolia
  • Synonym: Ctenanthe pilosa

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Date: 2025-01-27
Ctenanthe marantifolia 'Golden Mosaic'

Date: 2025-01-27
Ctenanthe marantifolia 'Golden Mosaic'
Location: Cowell's garden centre, Newcastle UK
Date: 2021-03-17

Date: 2025-01-27
Ctenanthe marantifolia 'Golden Mosaic'

Date: 2024-01-25
Ctenanthe marantifolia 'Golden Mosaic'
Location: Austin ,TX
Date: 2014-07-19
Bloom is pale lavender to lavender blue
Location: Austin ,TX
Date: 2014-07-18

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
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Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy

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