Ctenanthe oppenheimiana aka Never Never Plant

With its straightforward care requirements, Never Never Plant is a hassle-free plant that anyone can enjoy.

Never Never Plant should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Never Never Plant 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 Never Never Plant 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.

Never Never Plant 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 Never Never Plant. 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 Never Never Plant 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 Never Never Plant as it grows vertically.

Never Never Plant’s native range is Central and South America.

Yes, if you provide your Never Never Plant with adequate sunlight and water, you can expect it to bloom.