ctenanthectenanthe
genusgenusTropical understory plants celebrated for their ornate, patterned leaves that display intricate designs in various shades of green, silver, and purple. These fascinating plants perform daily leaf movements, raising their leaves during the day and lowering them at night.
Etymology
The name derives from Greek words 'ktenos' meaning 'comb' and 'anthos' meaning 'flower', referring to the comb-like arrangement of their flower structures.
Interesting fact!
Their leaves produce a subtle rustling sound when they move, leading to their occasional association with prayer plants and their mysterious nocturnal movements.
All species of Ctenanthe
ctenantheCompressa
Never never plant, Bamboo prayer plant, Compressed prayer plant.
ctenantheOppenheimiana
Never never plant, Giant prayer plant.
ctenantheoppenheimiana 'Tricolor'
Tricolour.
ctenantheSetosa
Never never plant, Furry feather prayer plant, Brazilian snow plant.
ctenanthesetosa 'Grey star'
ctenanthesetosa 'Compact star'
Green Flag.
ctenantheAmabilis
Never never plant, Fishbone prayer plant, Bamburanta.
ctenantheBurle-marxii
Fishbone plant, Brazilian snow plant, Never never plant.
ctenantheburle-marxii 'Amagris'
ctenantheLubbersiana
Never never plant, Giant bamburanta.
ctenanthelubbersiana 'Golden mosaic'
Brazilian Snow, Pilosa.
ctenanthelubbersiana 'Variegata'
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