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smukkits · 9 months
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My ctenanthe lubbersina got spider mites out of nowhere a few weeks ago. I had to treat it pretty aggressively since the plant was so big, but I think it's also finally freaking out about being a fully grown 2 foot tall plant in a maybe 6 inch pot along with all the other stressors of being in plant quarantine. The only reason I didn't re pot it immediately was because I could not for the life of me figure out if ctenanthes are like other plants in the maranticae family and want to be in fairly shallow pots or not. Finally found a post that specifies an adult plants will want a 12 inch pot, and while it doesn't mention depth I think I'll still go fairly shallow just to avoid a lot of extra water sitting around causing root rot.
Anyways! I'm almost done treating it! Turns out the method where you just chuck the whole plant in the shower a few times is way more effective than an isopropyl/neem oil spray. At least at this size. I'm excited to finally have this guy back in my room and in a nice new pot!
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damngreenhouse · 5 years
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Love calatheas but can’t keep up with their light and humidity needs? Try keeping their cousin, ctenathe “Amagris,” which behaves like a calathea but can tolerate lower light and drier conditions.
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powerdragonmoon · 4 years
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Cactus 🌵
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Prayer plants!🙏🌱🙏🌱🙏
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hands-in-the-dirt · 4 years
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Marantaceae foliage appreciation!
Ctenathe Burle-Marxii
Calathea Musaica ‘Network’
Stromanthe ‘Triostar’
Calathea Roseopicta ‘Corona’
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