Botanical Name: Ctenanthe oppenheimiana
Common Name: Giant bamburanta (California ginger)
Type of Plant: monocot: perennial
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape sprawling, semi-upright plant with jointed stems and fan-like sprays of petioles forming dense clusters of foliage
Height to 3'
Spread to 3'
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure in/outdoor prefers bright light and high humidity indoors
Soil average potting soil
Hardiness tender to frost, needs protected conditions outdoors
 
Morphology:
Leaves oblong, to 8" long, 2" across, oblique creamy stripes cross irregularly through leaf blades
Flowers small white flowers form in bracts clustered near the ends of stems, less than 1/4" across
Fruit tiny inconspicuous capsule
 
Propagation:
stem cuttings root easily
 
Usage:
specimen for foliage and form, striking as a single plant or in mass plantings in atrium gardens, mall planters or under the shade of trees; provides a very tropical groundcover
 
Landscape Care:
Watering needs regular watering; flush salts from soil occasionally for best appearance
Fertilizing slow release fertilizer in spring
Pruning head back occasionally to control size; tolerates severe
Pests/Diseases salt burn, mealybugs
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Brazil
Family: Marantaceae

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