Goeppertia plant is found growing chiefly in rainforest habitats at elevations below 1500 meters above sea level. Many of the species are popular...
Goeppertia, also called as Endocodon, Monostiche, Psydaranta, Thymocarpus, Zelmira, is a genus in the family Marantaceae. This genus was described by Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck in 1831 and was named in honour of Heinrich Göppert, a German botanist and paleontologist.
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Goeppertia plant is native to Mexico to Tropical America. It is found growing chiefly in rainforest habitats at elevations below 1500 meters above sea level. Many of the species are popular as pot plants due to their decorative leaves and, in some species, colorful inflorescences.
The species of this genus are perennial rhizomatous or tuberous herbs and have undivided long elliptic to ovate leaves. Some species have only basal leaves while other species have their leaves on short stems. The leaves may be smooth and shiny or covered with small fine hairs, depending on the species. The leaves are often variegated with bright colors such as pink, orange, red, and white. The underside of their leaves are frequently purple. During the night, the leaves fold up. In the morning, the leaves unfurl in search of the morning sun.
These plants blooms in summer with yellow, purple, and white flowers. Inflorescences of most species are borne terminally but hidden in their long petioled leaves. Only a few species have inflorescences that project above the foliage canopy. The flowers have an asymmetrical structure with three petals and three free sepals. Their bracts are often more attractive than its flowers.
GOEPPERTIA PLANT CARE
Cultural information should only be used as a guide, and should be to be adapted to suit you. Your physical location; where you grow your plants, how much time you have to devote to their care, and many other factors, will need to be taken into account. Only then can you decide on the cultural methods that best suit you and your plants.
Light:
Goeppertia plant likes bright indirect light and do best in medium to low light (80% shade, 10000-20000 lux). The plant can tolerate an interior light level as low as 750 lux; but optimal light levels range from 1500-2000 lux. Avoid direct light to avoid scorching the leaves.
Humidity:
The plants thrives in spots with high humidity, making it a particularly good pick for kitchens and bathrooms. The plant maintain their aesthetic appearance better if relative humidity is kept between 40% and 60%. They are ideal for removing toxins from the air, caused by cleaning products, modern furnishings that are made of synthetic materials and so on.
Temperature:
Goeppertia plant should be grown with the temperature of 21-32 °C outdoor and 18-27 °C when grow indoor. They will not tolerate temperatures below 13 °C. They are also sensitive to cold drafts or blowing heat during the winter months, so keep them away from windows or heaters for best results.
Substrate and growing media:
The plant can be grown in pot with soilless media formulated with peat, pine bark, vermiculate, and or perlite with a pH around 6.0. Repotting once every 12-18 months with 1”- 2” larger pot to allow for growth. Don’t choose a pot much larger than the previous as this could drown the plant's roots. If you prefer to maintain the current size of your plant, repot into the same pot, providing new soil and trimming away some roots and foliage. Spring or summer is the ideal time for repotting as the plant is at its strongest.
Watering:
Goeppertia plant are very sensitive to the water you use. Hard water, soft water, fluoridated water, or water of poor quality causes the leaves of the plant to turn brown from leaf burn. The best way to water is to use distilled water, rain water, or allow your tap water to sit out over night before using it.
Keep the plant moist but not wet or waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3” to dry out before watering. Never let a the plant sit in water. Excess water over time can cause yellowing of the leaves, and eventually wilting as the roots suffocate and die. If the plant wilts due to excess water it will be slow to recover. During active growth (from about May to August) you may need to water more frequently to keep the soil moist. In winter when growth is slow, water only when the soil becomes just dry to the touch. If you see the leaves curl and leaf edges begin to brown it may be because your soil is running too dry or the humidity is too low. If soil is dry, water it more frequently. If you believe humidity is the problem, mist leaves with lukewarm water on a regular basis.
Fertilizer:
Use a general houseplant fertilizer with iron every four weeks during the spring and summer following the package instructions for dilution and administration. No fertilizer is necessary during the winter
Pruning:
Removing yellowed or browned outer leaves regularly improves the appearance of the plant. Cut leaves at the base where the leaf joins the main stalk. Trim away brown leaf edges with scissors by following the natural curve of the leaf. It is not necessary to remove the entire leaf, as it will continue to grow even after trimming. Pruning or deadheading old or faded blooms improves the plant's appearance and channels its energy into producing new foliage and blooms.
Winter period:
If planted outside in colder areas, during winter the leaves take a beating in the cold. If you wish, cut off all the leaves and stems - at the start of spring, fertilize and all will be well. Watering can cut back slightly during the winter when the plant is dormant, and growth is slow. Don’t let the soil become bone dry and always water if the plant appears wilted. The plants require humidity, especially during the winter months when indoor air is dry. The best way to add moisture to the air is to use a humidifier. Otherwise, set the pot on a humidity tray or keep it in the bathroom or kitchen, where the air tends to be more humid. Withhold fertilizer during the winter months, then resume your regular feeding schedule in spring.
Propagation:
The plant are usually propagated by division at repotting time in the spring. When you remove the plant to repot it, you can gently divide the plant where it has created its own natural separations in the roots. Plant them in new pots with fresh soil, then keep your new divisions warm, moist, and in as much humidity as possible. Provide reduced light until active growth starts again, within two to four weeks.
Pests and diseases:
Goeppertia plant are highly susceptible to spider mite. Keep a close eye on plants when grown under high heat or low humidity. Common diseases are root rot, leaf-spot disease, botrytis, rust, powdery mildew and southern blight.
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SOME SPECIES OF GOEPPERTIA WITH CARE TIPS:
- Goeppertia concinna - Calathea leopardina
- Goeppertia crocata - Calathea crocata - Eternal Flame plant
- Goeppertia ecuadoriana - Calathea ecuadoriana
- Goeppertia insignis - Calathea rattlesnake plant
- Goeppertia kegeljanii - Calathea musaica - Calathea bella
- Goeppertia loeseneri - Calathea loeseneri
- Goeppertia louisae - Calathea louisae
- Goeppertia majestica - Calathea White Star
- Goeppertia makoyana - Calathea makoyana - Peacock plant
- Goeppertia orbifolia - Calathea orbifolia - Round-leaf plant
- Goeppertia ornata - Calathea ornata - Pinstripe plant
- Goeppertia picturata - Calathea picturata
- Goeppertia roseopicta - Calathea roseopicta - Rose-painted Calathea
- Goeppertia rufibarba - Calathea rufibarba - Velvet calathea
- Goeppertia veitchiana - Calathea veitchiana
- Goeppertia zebrina - Calathea zebrina - Zebra plant
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