Such a BEAUT!
It's no wonder Ctenanthe are such a popular houseplant, with their large variety of beautiful markings, each variety different to the last they add a gorgeous vibrancy to your home! Native to Colombia and Venezuela, Ctenanthe is an excellent indoor house plant.
The Ctenanthe Compactstar has silver leaves with a lovely bold, dark grey-green, herring-bone striped pattern and purple undersides. This tall showy plant would be a beautiful statement piece to add to your home.
This is also known as a Never Never Plant, Fishbone Prayer Plant, or Compactstar.
- Nursery pot size: 17cm
- Height (approx.): 70cm
Fancy a lovely pot to put this beauty in? Here is our collection of pots which fit 17cm to 23cm nursery pots.
Sending as a gift? Pimp your plant gift by adding one of our beautiful botanical greeting cards, made by us in collaboration with local artist extraordinaire, Kate Summerville.
- Natural habitat: Central & South America
- Light: Thrives in bright indirect light but will tolerate low indirect light.
- Watering: Ideally keep the soil moist (but not soggy). Do not allow to sit in water.
- Humidity: Likes it humid. Keep on top of a water filled pebble tray if not keeping in a humid room like a bathroom or kitchen.
- Temperature: Prefers warm rooms - does not like cold spaces or draughts.
- Pets: Not pet safe.
Note: All our plants are unique, the plant you receive might not be identical to the one photographed but we're sure you're going to love it either way!
*Price is for plant in nursery pot only, does not include decorative pot.
Ctenanthe Compact Star (17cm pot)
We can only deliver to Isle of Man addresses. Any orders placed for delivery off island will be cancelled and refunded.
We offer local doorstep deliveries island wide.
Worried about not being in? No need, we're happy to leave your plant in a safe place. In the shed, under the red bin, with a neighbour, wherever suits you! Just leave us a note at the checkout.
We make deliveries every Wednesday and Saturday, your preferred day can be selected in the drop-down menu at the checkout. If neither of these work for you, get in touch and we'll see if can arrange something. Likewise, if you would like a plant to be delivered as a gift on a day other than Wednesday or Saturday, please get in touch and we'll see what we can do!
