About
A clump-forming evergreen perennial, with long-stalked ovate silvery-green leaves, with darker veins and regular dark blotches each side of the midrib, and purple beneath; small purple and white flowers in spikes.
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 typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1A
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesSub-tropical, Patio and container plants
Native toBrazil
Care notes
CultivationGrow outdoors in a warm sheltered frost-free area in moist but well-drained soil. Grow under glass in peat-free compost in indirect or filtered light in draught-free condtions. Will tolerate low light levels. Bright light can cause leaf scorch
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division in late spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids and glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free