Ctenanthe setosa 'Compactstar'

2026-03-27T23:08:26+01:00

Price: 36.00

Ctenanthe setosa 'Compactstar' at a glance:

Ctenanthe setosa 'Compactstar' is a compact upright cultivar grown for silver-green leaves marked with dark herringbone striping and rich purple undersides that become more visible as the foliage shifts through the day. Usually reaching about 40–50 cm tall, it gives you the patterned impact of larger Marantaceae in a tidier, easier-to-place clump that works well on shelves, stands, and grouped displays.

Bright indirect light, steady warmth, and a loose substrate that stays evenly lightly moist suit it best. Let only the top 15–25% of the mix dry before watering, avoid harsh sun and cold draughts, and keep humidity moderate to high to reduce brown edges, curling, and stress.

This selected form stays denser and shorter than typical Ctenanthe setosa, and mature clumps can be divided when repotting.