Fishbone Prayer Plant

Ctenanthe burle-marxii is a small houseplant that makes for the perfect tabletop of shelf plant.

With it’s unique foliage markings – its bright green leaves are covered with striped bands as well as deep purple on the undersides and stems.

Ctenanthe burle-marxii is a great low-maintenance plant for indoors and outdoors.

Keep the plant’s appearance tidy by removing dead or dying leaves, and trim overgrown leaves, if desired. Re-pot every couple of years to encourage new growth.

Ctenanthe burle-marxii, commonly known as Fishbone Prayer Plant, Burle Marx Ctenanthe or Never Never Plant, is native to south Central America to south east Brazil.

In its native habitat it grows as a tropical woodland understory plant