Ctenanthe Setosa - Houseplant of the Week

Martin's Home & Garden's latest featured Houseplant of the Week is... Ctenanthe setosa!
These plants are commonly mistaken for being part of the calathea genus. While they look similar and share some similar care requirements, Ctenanthe setosa is a bit easier to handle
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0:00 Introducing Ctenanthe Setosa
Is Ctenanthe setosa toxic to pets?
Is Ctenanthe setosa a calathea?
How big does Ctenanthe setosa grow?
1:08 Best Light for Ctenanthe Setosa
What kind of light does Ctenanthe setosa like?
Can Ctenanthe setosa handle direct light?
Can Ctenanthe setosa tolerate low light?
1:48 Watering Ctenanthe Setosa
When should I water Ctenanthe setosa?
Can Ctenanthe setosa get root rot?
2:42 Increasing Humidity Around Ctenanthe Setosa
Does Ctenanthe setosa need high humidity?
How can I increase humidity around houseplants?
3:19 Repotting Ctenanthe Setosa
What type of soil mix is best for Ctenanthe setosa?
4:11 Common Pests on Ctenanthe Setosa
Which pests does Ctenanthe setosa commonly get?
How do I get rid of mealybugs?
4:47 Ctenanthe Setosa Care Summary
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[@harbottle8580]

Great point about the leaf curling. I'd noticed mine would curl if it was a sunny day. At the same time it would curl on some nights, but not all. Which made no sense. I figured it out. Too much sunlight = curl. Too little water = curl. Thanks for confirming my own conclusions. Very easy to misread the plants warning signs.

[@oakadi9745]

Oh thank you for mentioning how commonly these are labelled as Calatheas. Mine just came home with a Calathea Rufibara ticket... Deep dived a bit and found this is my plant! Thank you for the clear info!

[@Myrtuscommunis]

Amazing plants, thanks for showing! 👍😃💚

[@yesidtac7863]

Very good my friend

[@ralphcastillo9266]

Mine is growing like crazy but it’s a bit leggy, what should I do to get it looking bushier

[@DikshaSharma]

My question is, what if they have been already been potted in normal soil? How do I add perlite and moss now?

[@emilybeckmann8559]

Great video! I just bought one of these from Home Depot in a glass pot full of just water, am I supposed to keep it in the water or plant it in soil? Thanks!

[@allysonwhite-dold3744]

Have you figured it out yet? Cause my husband just bought one the same way

[@eclectic_housewife]

Mines gotten very leggy and sad! I think I’m gonna have to cut her all the way back 😢