Ctenanthe burle marxii 'Amabilis' (dítě rostliny)

Ctenanthe burle-marxii ‘Amabilis’ is a tropical plant with a graphic appearance and trailing habit, noted for its oval leaves of silvery green color, crossed by parallel olive-green stripes, creating a modern and balanced visual effect. Like its relatives in the Marantaceae family, this plant gently raises its leaves at night, offering a subtle and calming plant spectacle.

With a neat and elegant look, ‘Amabilis’ is ideal for bright spaces with good humidity – bathrooms, offices, shelves, or open terrariums. It is an excellent choice for lovers of plants with ornamental foliage and for contemporary or natural decorations.

🌿 General characteristics:

• Full name: Ctenanthe burle-marxii ‘Amabilis’

• Common names: mosaic plant, silver zebra plant, prayer plant

• Family: Marantaceae

• Plant type: perennial, decorative for its foliage, with trailing habit

• Leaves: oval, silvery with dark green parallel stripes, slightly violet underneath

• Habit: low, trailing or cascading, with balanced growth

☀️ Growing conditions:

• Light: indirect light or partial shade; does not tolerate direct sun

• Temperature: optimal between 20–26°C

• Humidity: high – appreciates regular misting and moist air

• Watering: constant – keep the soil slightly moist, without excess water

• Soil: well-drained and slightly acidic – ideal mix for tropical plants

• Fertilizing: every 3–4 weeks in the warm season, with balanced fertilizer

✔️ Advantages:

• Spectacular foliage, with symmetrical pattern and soothing colors

• Interactive plant – changes leaf position depending on light

• Trailing habit, ideal for hanging pots or terrariums

• Non-toxic to pets

• Suitable for modern, Nordic, or tropical decorations

 This variety is sensitive to temperature differences. Therefore, you may receive these plants with some aesthetic leaf defects, but these do not affect the plant’s viability.

Height including pot 12 cm

Decorative pot is not included in the price.