{"product_id":"ctenanthe-burle-marxii-pot-culture","title":"Ctenanthe burle-marxii (Fishbone plant) — H35-40 cm | Pot Ø14 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"ctenanthe-burle-marxii\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🦴 Fishbone pattern • 💜 Deep purple undersides • 🙏 Plant that folds up at night • 🌑 Partial shade • 💨 High humidity • 🐾 Non-toxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCtenanthe burle-marxii\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as the \u003cem\u003efishbone plant\u003c\/em\u003e, has light green leaves marked with dark green chevrons extending from the central vein, with a deep purple underside. A species native to the \u003cstrong\u003ehumid understory of eastern Brazil\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 regularity of this design: the chevrons repeat in alternating bands on either side of the midrib, almost like a printed pattern. The plant is named after Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx, who introduced it into his modernist gardens.\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 burle-marxii\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — dark green chevrons on a light green background, in a nursery pot. The most graphic pattern.\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-amagris\"\u003eCtenanthe 'Amagris'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — oval silver-grey-green leaves with dark veins (H35-40 cm | Pot Ø14 cm). The most understated variety.\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\u003eAn understory plant, burle-marxii lives in the shade of trees in its natural habitat. Direct sun fades the chevrons and burns the edges within a few hours, while light that is too low erases the pattern's contrast on new leaves.\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 windows 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 humus-rich—potting soil for green plants mixed with coco coir 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, while a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ewell-structured, well-draining base\u003c\/a\u003e allows frequent watering 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, approximately twice a week in spring and summer, and 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 at least 60%—mist daily, or place the pot on a bed of moist clay pebbles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential—use a pot with drainage holes and empty the saucer after each watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/nettoyer-faire-briller-feuillage\"\u003edusting with a damp cloth\u003c\/a\u003e refreshes the contrast of the chevrons.\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 chevron pattern reads like a textile print and is enough to liven up a corner without any other decoration. The plant spreads wider rather than growing taller, making it ideal for open surfaces.\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—similar humidity needs, with two complementary foliage scales.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a duo of contrasting patterns,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ctenanthe-amagris\"\u003eCtenanthe 'Amagris'\u003c\/a\u003e with solid gray foliage alongside it—same genus, same spreading habit, one bold and the other understated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo make the chevrons stand out,\u003c\/strong\u003e place the pot inside a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-gabriel-rond-blanc-ceramique-14cm\"\u003ematte white Gabriel decorative pot Ø14 cm\u003c\/a\u003e with a honeycomb texture—the neutral white leaves the leaf pattern center stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo prolong the purple on the undersides,\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-mayk-lead-d20\"\u003eMayk Lead anthracite decorative pot Ø20 cm\u003c\/a\u003e with a brushed metal finish creates a dark backdrop that makes the light green stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThis size fits on a low cabinet, console table, or bathtub ledge; the purple undersides are only visible 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 placed 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 offsets emerging from the base. Separating them in spring with a few roots allows you to grow a second plant and keep the parent plant well aerated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways switch to low-limescale water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marantaceae accumulate limescale and fluoride at the tips of their leaves, causing irreversible brown edges. Filtered water or 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 characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCtenanthe burle-marxii\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fishbone 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 understory forests of eastern Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H35-40 cm | Pot Ø14 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 50 cm indoors, spreading widthwise\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\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 low in limescale, filtered or left to stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60% minimum, 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 clumping habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, dark green herringbone patterns on a light green background, 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 pets and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical \/ Urban jungle \/ Graphic\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the number of leaves, the width of the herringbone patterns, and the intensity of the purple naturally vary depending on growing light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278099292425,"sku":"53457","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/thumbnail_2000_6ad0418f-0966-44f2-bb8b-cd45ee59157a.jpg?v=1787750059","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/ctenanthe-burle-marxii-o-14-cm-height-35-40-cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}