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 Notes: |
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