Species goeppertia
shiny, dark green, smooth leaves with red midribs and green-brown petioles

goeppertia

Goeppertia roseopicta

Goeppertia roseopicta, commonly known as "Painted Calathea", is a truly remarkable plant species. It is an evergreen perennial that features stunningly colorful patterned foliage, with a background of green hues highlighted by deep purple and maroon flecks. The bright inner pattern is further overlaid with dark green and gray hues that give it an almost three-dimensional look. Its elegant oval leaves are delicately edged in pink, giving it an even lovelier appeal. The plant thrives in moderate humidity and indirect sunlight, with careful attention to water and temperature. With proper care, it is truly a rewarding plant to keep and will bring lasting pleasure to any environment.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Stem Propagation,Air Layering Propagation,Division,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

11 - 12

Flowers:

White to purple Flowers

Sun:

part shade,part sun/part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

bronze,green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Tropical:

Yes

Indoors:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

For Goeppertia roseopicta, water when the soil is dry to the touch, but not completely dried out. This usually means watering about once every 2 to 3 days. During the hot summer months, you may need to water slightly more often than that. To know if your plant needs water, stick your finger into the soil to check the moisture content. If the first 3 centimeters of soil is dry, then it is time to water. Be sure to water thoroughly, making sure that all the soil is saturated with water.

sunlight

Goeppertia roseopicta (also known as Calathea roseopicta) is a tropical plant species which needs ample exposure to sunlight in order to grow and thrive. Goeppertia should receive bright, indirect light on a daily basis, preferably within the range of 3000 to 5000 lux. In terms of timing, it is best to provide sunlight between 12 hours and 14 hours each day. It is important to avoid placing the plant in an area that receives direct sunlight, as it can result in sunburn and other issues.

pruning

Goeppertia (Goeppertia roseopicta) should be pruned to maintain a tidy shape and also to encourage plant health and flowering. Pruning should be done twice a year, once in the spring and again in the fall. In spring, you should remove any dead or diseased branches, followed by any excessively long or leggy branches as well as any spindly or low-lying stems. In fall, you should again remove any dead or diseased branches as well as any excessively long stems, prune away any straggly or errant growth to tidy up the plant's shape, and also cut back any flowers to neaten the look of the plant.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Goeppertia roseopicta typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Goeppertia roseopicta typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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