Calathea Burle Marx’s plants have oval leaves that look as if they have been painted. Its colors are typically a variation of dark and light green and do well in low-light areas
Ctenanthe burle-marxii is a compact houseplant that makes a bold tropical statement. Its bright green leaves are striped with alternating lance-shaped bands, and have deep purple undersides and stems.
Ctenanthe burle-marxii is nicknamed the “Fishbone Prayer Plant” due to the unique leaf pattern.
Ctenanthe are related to Maranta, Calathea and Stromanthe. All are known and cherished for their extraordinary decorative foliage and are sometimes called Prayer Plants due to the way the leaves close upwards in a prayer-like fashion in the dark.
Sempervivum is a genus of about 40 species of flowering plants in the family Crassulaceae, commonly known as houseleeks. Other common names include liveforever and hen and chicks
Sempervivum means ‘always alive’ – a reference to the fact that houseleeks tolerate extreme temperatures and drought.
Hens and chicks can grow outdoors or indoors. In fact, they are great container plants. With the succulents in containers,
Try to plant in a location with morning sun and afternoon shade
Plant in sandy, well-draining soil and use pots with drainage holes.
