About
A tropical, evergreen, clump-forming perennial, grown as a foliage houseplant. The leathery leaves, to 20cm long, are dark green with pale green markings along the midrib. During the day the leaves are held out; at night they move to an upright position, showing thier purple undersides.
About the genus
Goeppertia are evergreen rhizomatous perennials forming clumps of elliptic leaves, often attractively-patterned; racemes of small tubular flowers are seldom produced in cultivation. Previously included within the genus Calathea
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHNeutral, Acid, Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1A
Plant details
Plant typeHouseplants
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesHouseplants, Sub-tropical
Care notes
CultivationGrow in houseplant potting compost in bright, indirect or filtered light, with high humidity, draught-free conditions and a constant temperature. When in growth water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water moderately in winter. Pot annually in late spring
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagte by division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids and glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free