The Ctenanthe setosa 'Grey Star' commonly called the never never plant is an elegant tall plant with oval-shaped leaves. The leaves are variegated with silvery-grey tops with green venations and maroon undersides. The plant has thin long stems. The Grey Star is a gorgeous plant for indoor or outdoor areas with part shade or full shade and is one of the easier Ctenanthes to grow.
Light requirement: Part sun/part shade, Bright indirect sunlight, Medium indirect sunlight, and Low light tolerant
Water requirement: Medium
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Soil: Moist but well-drained, slightly acidic
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Intermediate
Suitable for containers: Yes
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Drought tolerance: Medium
Frost tolerance: Low
Wind tolerance: Medium
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Suitable for shaping: No
Colour: Silvery-gray with dark green stripes and maroon undersides
Variegation: Yes
Size: Large
Seasonality: Evergreen
Flowering: Yes; but primarily grown for it's foliage
Flower colour: White
Flower fragrant: No
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Fruit: Insignificant