Botanical name – Ctenanthe setosa ‘Grey Star’
Common name – Grey Star
Description – Has large leaves across tall reed-like petioles with silver to grey foliage, green veins and rich purple to red undersides. Works great as an understory plant for tropical style gardens due to its high contrast foliage.
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Location – Suitable for most soil types in full to part shaded areas of the garden. Can tolerate morning sun but avoid direct, late summer sun. An ideal plant for indoors in areas of great natural or filtered light.
Care – Low maintenance, drought tolerant once established. Minimal watering required. Can be pruned down at the beginning of the growing season to encourage new, healthy growth.
Mature height – 1.2m H x .8m W
Sizes/Plant height approximate (above pot);
140mm – 20cm
200mm – 50cm
300mm – 100cm
**All plant stock and sizes are approximates and subject to grower availability as per the time of year**
Plant Key
Some quick facts about this plant:
Part Shade | |
Great Indoors | |
Moderate Watering | |
Ideal for Pots | |
.8m Wide | |
1.2m High |