Ctenanthe lubbersiana 'Happy Dream'
Ctenanthe 'Happy Dream'
Ctenanthe are grown for their attractive, often variegated foliage. They are frost tender plants, requiring a minimum temperature of 13°C. The three species which make good houseplants are C. lubbersiana, C. oppenheimiana, and C. burle-marxii. Ctenanthe is not an easy care plant and can be quite frustrating for a novice grower. These plants are considered poisonous and should be kept away from pets and children. C. lubbersiana reaches a height of about 50cm and has green and yellow patterned elliptical leaves with pale green undersides.
Contributed by @lovestogarden
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Partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Not Frost hardy
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Ctenanthe 'Happy Dream'
Latin name
Ctenanthe lubbersiana 'Happy Dream'
type
evergreen perennial
family
Marantaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Partial shade
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Frost
Not Frost hardy
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.40 M
0.50 M
Ctenanthe lubbersiana 'Happy Dream'
Ctenanthe are grown for their attractive, often variegated foliage. They are frost tender plants, requiring a minimum temperature of 13°C. The three species which make good houseplants are C. lubbersiana, C. oppenheimiana, and C. burle-marxii. Ctenanthe is not an easy care plant and can be quite frustrating for a novice grower. These plants are considered poisonous and should be kept away from pets and children. C. lubbersiana reaches a height of about 50cm and has green and yellow patterned elliptical leaves with pale green undersides.
Planting as a houseplant
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Use a good all purpose potting mix that drains well but still retains moisture. Place in bright indirect light. If there is insufficient light, new leaves appear solid green rather than patterned with attractive colors. If there is too much light, the colors in the leaves fade. They like warm consistent temperatures and will not tolerate temperatures below 13C. It is very important for these plants to keep the humidity high. To achieve this, place your Ctenanthe on a pebble tray filled with water. Be sure the plant is sitting on the pebbles and not in the water.
Propagation
From Early Spring TO Late Summer
Ctenanthe are easily propagated using the offsets that develop into bushy clumps. When planting offsets, it is important to use the same type of soil as was in the original plant. Stem cuttings may also be used. Keep the new plants warm and the soil moist until established.
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