Ctenanthe are dense, evergreen perennials valued for their often intricately patterned, lanceolate to obovate foliage. They produce irregular, typically subtle tubular flowers in white or yellow, which appear in brief racemes at various times throughout the year.

Ctenanthe

Ctenanthe 'Compactstar' PBR is a tender evergreen perennial that typically reaches heights of 40 to 50 cm. Its stems are green with a hint of purple and feature a soft hairiness. The leaves are oblong to ovate in shape, displaying a pale silvery-green color, accented by a dark grey-green herringbone pattern on the surface and a purple hue underneath. This plant may produce white flower spikes sporadically throughout the year.

Ctenanthe 'Compactstar'PBR

Ctenanthe 'Greystar'

Ctenanthe 'Stripe Star'

Ctenanthe amabilis is a perennial plant that typically reaches a height of up to 50 cm. Its leaves are elongated and come to a sharp point, featuring a deep green hue accented with silvery-grey and light green stripes that run parallel to the veins. Flowering is rare in this species.

Ctenanthe amabilis

Ctenanthe burle-marxii is a perennial plant that remains evergreen and typically grows up to 60 cm in height. Its stems are green with a hint of purple and have a soft texture. The leaves are elongated to oval in shape, featuring pale green surfaces adorned with dark green stripes that resemble a fishbone pattern, while the undersides are purple. Occasionally, it produces small clusters of white flowers on elongated stems throughout the year.

Ctenanthe burle-marxii

Ctenanthe burle-marxii 'Amagris'

Ctenanthe burle-marxii var. burle-marxii

Ctenanthe burle-marxii var. obscura 'Purple Tiger'

Ctenanthe compressa

Ctenanthe glabra

Ctenanthe glauca

Ctenanthe kummeriana

Ctenanthe lubbersiana is a perennial plant that can reach heights of up to 2 meters. It features branched stems that support elongated, deep green leaves measuring up to 30 centimeters in length, characterized by mottled and streaked yellow patterns on the upper surface and a lighter shade underneath. This species occasionally produces spikes of white flowers at various times throughout the year.

Ctenanthe lubbersiana

Ctenanthe oppenheimiana is a robust evergreen perennial that typically reaches a height of around 1 meter. Its leaves are lanceolate, featuring a dark green, leathery texture adorned with V-shaped silvery patterns, while the undersides display a wine-red hue. This plant produces spikes of white flowers at various times throughout the year.

Ctenanthe oppenheimiana

Ctenanthe oppenheimiana 'Amagris'PBR

Ctenanthe oppenheimiana 'Personiana'

Ctenanthe oppenheimiana 'Tricolor' is a robust, bushy perennial that typically reaches a height of around 1 meter. Its elongated, leathery leaves display a unique pattern of creamy-white alongside varying shades of green, both light and dark, with a wine-red underside. Throughout the year, this plant produces spikes of white flowers at sporadic intervals.

Ctenanthe oppenheimiana 'Tricolor'

Ctenanthe oppenheimiana 'Variegata' (v)

Ctenanthe pilosa 'Golden Mosaic' (v)

Ctenanthe rubra

Ctenanthe sanguinea

Ctenanthe setosa is a robust, tender evergreen perennial that typically reaches a height of around 2 meters. Its elongated, lance-shaped leaves are a rich green and can grow up to 18 centimeters in length, often featuring tips that curve downwards. Some leaves may exhibit white margins or stripes. This species produces subtle pale yellow flowers throughout the year, though they are not particularly prominent.