{"product_id":"ctenanthe-amagris","title":"Ctenanthe 'Amagris' — H35-40 cm | Pot Ø14 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"ctenanthe-amagris\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Gray-green leaves with dark veins • 💜 Purple undersides • 🙏 Prayer plant that folds up at night • 🌑 Partial shade • 💨 High humidity • 🐾 Non-toxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCtenanthe 'Amagris'\u003c\/strong\u003e has oval leaves in a rare indoor silver-gray-green shade, crossed by very prominent dark green veins and lined with purple undersides. Native to the \u003cstrong\u003ehumid understories of Brazil and Costa Rica\u003c\/strong\u003e, it joins the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/calathea-maranta-1\"\u003eCalathea \u0026amp; Maranta\u003c\/a\u003e collection in the catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature is the color of the leaf blade: while the other Ctenanthes feature contrasting stripes or chevrons, Amagris is characterized by a uniform matte gray-green color structured by its veins. Like all Marantaceae, its leaves rise in the evening and lower in the morning, earning it the nickname prayer plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"varietes-ctenanthe\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"varietes-title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 id=\"varietes-title\"\u003eWhich Ctenanthe should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Ctenanthe genus comes in very different foliage types and sizes — here are the Ctenanthes in the catalogue:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCtenanthe 'Amagris'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — oval silver-gray-green leaves with dark veins. The most understated and mineral-like variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ctenanthe-burle-marxii-pot-culture\"\u003eCtenanthe burle-marxii\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dark green chevrons on a light green background, with purple undersides (H35-40 cm | Pot Ø14 cm). The most graphic variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ctenanthe-burle-marxii-pot-ceramique-12cm-25cm\"\u003eCtenanthe burle-marxii en pot céramique\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same variety delivered in a handcrafted decorative pot (H25 cm | Pot Ø12 cm). The ready-to-gift format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ctenanthe-setosa-17cm-h60cm\"\u003eCtenanthe setosa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large silver leaves striped with dark green (H60 cm | Pot Ø17 cm). The most imposing variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ctenanthe-oppenheimiana-17cm-h70cm\"\u003eCtenanthe oppenheimiana\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — long cream-variegated leaves with purple undersides (H70 cm | Pot Ø17 cm). The most slender variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eLight \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eA woodland plant, Amagris grows in the shade of trees in its natural habitat. Direct sun bleaches the leaf blade's gray-green color and burns the edges within a few hours, while insufficient light erases the contrast of the veins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e indirect light to partial shade — north-facing window, or east- and west-facing with a sheer curtain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e bathroom, bedroom, office, living room away from windows — away from radiators and drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 26 °C — minimum 15 °C, highly sensitive to cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light and rich in humus — potting soil for green plants mixed with coconut fiber and perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe daily movement of the leaves is a good indicator: a plant that stops folding its foliage in the evening generally signals insufficient light or water stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe substrate should remain slightly moist without ever waterlogging the roots. Air humidity is what mainly determines the condition of the leaf edges, with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ewell-structured, well-draining base\u003c\/a\u003e making it possible to water frequently without risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — as soon as the surface of the substrate begins to dry, about twice a week in spring and summer, once a week in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e strictly non-calcareous — filtered, rainwater, or water left to stand for 24 hours, at room temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60% minimum — daily misting, or place the pot on a bed of damp clay pebbles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — pot with drainage holes, saucer emptied after every watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/nettoyer-faire-briller-feuillage\"\u003eregular dusting with a damp cloth\u003c\/a\u003e refreshes the contrast between the gray-green and the veins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e liquid fertilizer for green plants, diluted by half, once a month from April to September only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eLeaf edges curling inward signal air that is too dry, well before browning appears: this is the first sign to watch for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe silvery gray-green is a rare plant color that complements understated interiors, where variegated foliage can seem busy. It stands out all the better surrounded by vivid greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a shared humid corner,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-orbifolia-plante-paon-tropicale\"\u003eCalathea orbifolia\u003c\/a\u003e with broad striped leaves — the same humidity requirements, two complementary foliage scales.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a color contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maranta-leuconeura-fascinator-prayer-plant\"\u003eMaranta 'Fascinator'\u003c\/a\u003e with bright red veins beside it — same family, same nocturnal folding, two opposing palettes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the gray,\u003c\/strong\u003e slip the pot into an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-mayk-lead-d20\"\u003eanthracite Mayk Lead decorative pot Ø20 cm\u003c\/a\u003e with a brushed metal finish — the mineral quality of the container exactly echoes that of the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a brighter look,\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-gabriel-rond-blanc-ceramique-14cm\"\u003ematte white Gabriel decorative pot Ø14 cm\u003c\/a\u003e with its honeycomb texture exactly matches the diameter of the grow pot and brightens the whole display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThis size can be placed on a low piece of furniture, a console table, or a bathtub ledge; the purple undersides are only noticeable when the leaves lift at the end of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup it with other tropical plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e several plants gathered together create a humid microclimate through evapotranspiration. This is the most effective way to maintain the 60% humidity it needs, much more so than occasional misting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivide the clump when repotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant spreads through shoots emerging from the base. Separating them in spring with a few roots produces a second plant and keeps the mother plant well aerated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways switch to limescale-free water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marantaceae accumulate limescale and fluoride at the tips of their leaves, causing irreversible brown edges. Filtered or decanted water left to stand for 24 hours is enough to prevent this.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCtenanthe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Amagris'\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ctenanthe Amagris, prayer plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marantaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e humid understories of Brazil and Costa Rica\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H35-40 cm | Pot Ø14 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 60 cm indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e indirect light to partial shade, never direct sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular, with the substrate kept slightly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e limescale-free, filtered, or left to stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimum 60%, daily misting\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, humus-rich, and well-draining\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, spreading clump-forming habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, gray-green oval leaves with dark veins and purple undersides\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e demanding in terms of humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical \/ Urban jungle \/ Minimalist\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the number of leaves, the intensity of the gray, and the contrast of the veins naturally vary according to the growing light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278099259657,"sku":"53455","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/thumbnail_2000_8a442f09-2a88-40ea-930b-ba74d36f8e1a.jpg?v=1787750058","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/ctenanthe-amagris-o-14-cm-altura-35-40-cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}