How to grow and care for Ctenanthe lubbersiana
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ctenanthe lubbersiana
Ctenanthe lubbersiana 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
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new leaf
water
How to water Ctenanthe lubbersiana
How often should I water?
check Ctenanthe lubbersiana Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Ctenanthe lubbersiana need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Ctenanthe lubbersiana likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Ctenanthe lubbersiana at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Ctenanthe lubbersiana prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
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When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Ctenanthe lubbersiana is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Zingiberales, Family: Marantaceae, Genus: Ctenanthe, Species: Ctenanthe lubbersiana
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | South America |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Marantaceae |
| Genus | Ctenanthe |
| Species | Ctenanthe lubbersiana |
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