Ctenanthe setosa

Ctenanthe setosa 

This plant can grow up to 16" high.  The dark green leaves have a herringbone pattern with purple underneath.  It lowers its leaves during the day and raises them at night.  Prefers humidity, if the edges of the leaves are turning brown the plant is too dry.  Fertilize every four weeks in the spring and summer.  

- Plant in medium to bright indirect light, shade outdoors

- Water when top 2'' of soil dry out

- Non toxic

- Native to Brazil