Ctenanthe oppenheimiana aka Tiger Stripe

With its straightforward care requirements, Tiger Stripe is a hassle-free plant that anyone can enjoy.

Tiger Stripe should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Tiger Stripe loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

To ensure optimal growth, the Tiger Stripe prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Tiger Stripe is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.

No extra humidity is necessary for the Tiger Stripe. Absorption of water by plants is primarily done through their roots, and soil watering is the most effective method to provide humidity to your plants.

Repotting the Tiger Stripe should be done either when it has doubled in size or on a yearly basis, whichever occurs sooner. Fresh potting soil with all the required nutrients, refreshed annually, will provide the plant with all the necessary sustenance, making the use of fertilizer unnecessary. Keep in mind that plants receive their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.

New growth will sprout from the top of the Tiger Stripe as it grows vertically.

Tiger Stripe’s native range is Central and South America.

Yes, if you provide your Tiger Stripe with adequate sunlight and water, you can expect it to bloom.