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Ctenanthe oppenheimiana 'Tricolor'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Ctenanthe
Family: Marantaceae

About this plant

'Tricolor' is a bushy evergreen perennial with lance-shaped leaves heavily variegated with cream and silvery-green, light red beneath

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Under glass grow in loam-based or loam-less potting compost in bright filtered light with high humidity, constant temperature and in draught-free conditions. Water freely when in growth and moderately in winter. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly when in growth. Repot annually in late spring or early summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 19 to 24°C in spring as soon as ripe or by division in spring

Pests

Mealybugs may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years