Ctenanthe Species

Ctenanthesetosa

Genus
Ctenanthe (tee-NANTH-ee)
Species
setosa (set-OH-suh)
Synonym
Maranta setosa
Phrynium setosum
Stromanthe setosa
Thalia setosa
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Jacksonville, Florida

Houston, Texas

, Upper Austria

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Gardener's Notes:

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Houston, TX | February 2017 | positive

Grows well here in Houston, Tx. My only caution would be that the corms spread readily. Be prepared to thin often.

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