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title: "I have this ctenanthe burle marxii in my study that I absolutely…"
description: "I have this ctenanthe burle marxii in my study that I absolutely adore, but it is my only plant that is only in water and I am at a loss. It is only in…"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "ShineeTropius"
published: "2024-08-08T01:47:52.23766Z"
language: "en"
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# I have this ctenanthe burle marxii in my study that I absolutely…

_Posted by ShineeTropius on 2024-08-08_

I have this ctenanthe burle marxii in my study that I absolutely adore, but it is my only plant that is only in water and I am at a loss. It is only in purified water and gets plenty of indirect sunlight, but I am not sure how to give it nutrients. Any tips on what fertilizers to use and how often for water culture?

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## 3 comments

### Doll commented on 2024-08-08

Omg my husband just bought me that exact plant. I’m here for the great advice too!!!🤍🪴

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### eatyacarbs commented on 2024-08-08

Fertilize with a water soluble fertilizer as usual! Follow the dilution instructions and err on the side of a little less

### Lauren J commented on 2026-09-12

I had this exact plant and water glass + cork lid setup. It did well for about a year but then got crispy and moldy. I have 1 tiny part surviving I’m going to try to restart with. Poor thing!! How is yours?

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