Fishbone Prayer Plant | Pet Safe Patterned Foliage Plant

Ctenanthe burle-marxii ‘Fishbone Prayer Plant’ is a striking tropical indoor plant known for its bold herringbone-patterned leaves in soft green and silver, finished with rich purple undersides. Compact in size with dramatic daily leaf movement, it’s a standout foliage plant for bright, humidity-friendly indoor spaces.

Details

Height: Up to 30–60cm indoors
Width: Up to 40–60cm wide
Growth Habit: Upright, bushy clumping plant
Growth Rate: Moderate
Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity
Pet Friendly: Yes — non-toxic and safe for pets

Care

Water: Keep soil lightly moist. Water when the top 2–3cm of soil feels dry. Avoid drying out completely.
Light: Medium to bright indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the patterned leaves.
Fertilise: Every 4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength.
Soil Type: Free-draining indoor potting mix with added coco coir and perlite for moisture retention.
Maintenance: Medium to high — enjoys stable warmth, humidity, and consistent watering.

Common names

Fishbone Prayer Plant
Fishbone Ctenanthe
Never Never Plant
Ctenanthe burle-marxii
Prayer Plant (Group)
Family: Marantaceae
Genus: Ctenanthe

Product Disclaimer

All our plants are living, growing, and delightfully unpredictable — so the one you receive may have its own unique colouring, leaf quirks, or growth patterns. Images are for illustrative purposes only and may show a plant at a more mature or earlier growth stage than the one you receive.
Product colours may also vary slightly depending on your screen settings and natural lighting. We do our very best to provide accurate photos and descriptions, but minor discrepancies can occur. By purchasing, you acknowledge and accept these natural and unavoidable variations.

We do our best to provide accurate photos and descriptions, but minor discrepancies may occur. By purchasing, you acknowledge these natural and unavoidable variations.

Shipping

To give your plants the best possible journey, any live plant orders placed after 12pm Monday will ship the following week, so they spend the least amount of time in transit. Live plants are carefully packed and typically dispatched on Wednesdays and Thursdays to avoid weekend delays.
Fulfilment time frames are approximately 5–10 business days, depending on your location. Once dispatched, you’ll receive tracking via Australia Post so you can follow your order every step of the way.
Due to Australian bio-security regulations, we’re unable to ship live plants to Western Australia, Northern Territory, or Tasmania. Non-plant items can still be shipped Australia-wide.
Pre-order items are dispatched once all items in your order are ready. Estimated lead times will always be displayed on the product page.

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Returns

Live plants are not eligible for change-of-mind returns. If your plant arrives damaged, dead, or not as described, please contact us within 24 hours of delivery with your order number and clear photos. Where eligible, we’ll offer a replacement, store credit, or refund. Plants cannot be returned.
Pots, tools & accessories can be returned within 14 days of delivery for change of mind, provided they’re unused, in original packaging, and in resellable condition. Return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility. Refunds are processed within 5–7 business days after inspection.
Faulty items are eligible for replacement, store credit, or refund in line with Australian Consumer Law.
Pre-orders can only be cancelled before allocation or dispatch.

For full details, please see our complete Refund Policy .