- Please plan delivery and receiving accordingly.
- Freezing temperatures can cause damage.
- Move the plant indoors during freezing weather to ensure continued blooming and thriving.
Description
Ctenanthe burle-marxii 'Amagris' is a prayer plant variety known as the Fishbone Plant, prized for its pale grey-green oval leaves with dark green stripes, deep purple undersides, and upward leaf movement at night; it thrives in bright, indirect light and consistently moist, well-draining soil, requiring high humidity, warm temperatures (60-80°F), and minimal fertilizer, making it a relatively forgiving but beautiful tropical houseplant.
History
Named for famed Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx, known for discovering and promoting Brazil's flora, with 'Amagris' itself being a naturally occurring mutation discovered and propagated through tissue culture since around 2000,
Key Characteristics
- Foliage: Pale green leaves with distinct dark green, curving stripes, resembling fishbones, and vibrant purple undersides.
- Growth Habit: Slow-growing, low-spreading, with stems that have a purple tint.
- Nyctinastic Movement: Leaves fold upwards at night, a characteristic trait of prayer plants.
- Common Names: Fishbone Plant, Never Never Plant, Prayer Plant.
Care Guide
- Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal; avoid direct sun to prevent leaf scorch.
- Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; allow the top inch to dry slightly between waterings.
- Humidity: Prefers high humidity; misting, pebble trays, or humidifiers are beneficial.
- Soil: Well-draining, rich potting mix (e.g., standard potting soil with perlite or coco coir).
- Temperature: Warm environments, ideally 60-80°F (15-27°C). Fertilizer: Feed with a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season (spring/summer).
Cold Zone Awareness
Plant care
Caring for plants involves providing the right amount of light and water, ensuring proper soil and drainage, and performing regular maintenance like pruning and fertilizing.
For more information go to Plant Care
Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants
For information on plant toxicity visit the the following website Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants at ASPCA
This guide provides an estimate of pot and plant sizes, but the actual size of the plant you receive may vary.
POT SIZE: 2"
- Plant size: 2-4"
- Pot top: ~2"
- Pot height: ~1.5 to 2.3"
POT SIZE: 3"
- Plant size: 2-6"
- Pot top: ~3"
- Pot height: ~2.5 to 3.15"
POT SIZE: 4"
- Plant size: 5-10"
- Pot top: ~4"
- Pot height: ~3.2 to 3.5"
POT SIZE: 6"
- Plant size: 8-16"
- Pot top: ~6"
- Pot height: ~4 to 5.5"
POT SIZE: 8"
- Plant size: 12-24"
- Pot top: ~8"
- Pot height: ~6 to 7.5"
POT SIZE: 10"
- Plant size: 16-36"
- Pot top: ~9.2-10"
- Pot height: ~6.9 to 8"
