Calathea leopardina
elegant calathea
Goeppertia concinna is a foliage plant with clump of erect leafstalks with narrow, lance-shaped blades facing to the ceiling, bright green decorated with deeper green broad stripes reminiscent of animal print
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1ABotanical details
- Family
- Marantaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- 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
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Cultivate in peat-like open soil. Maintain in moist, shaded conditions which are well lit by indirect light, at the minimum temperature, above 15°C and ideally use distilled or rainwater to prevent white stains on the foliage and avoid chemical damage. Mist with water regularly, and/or sit the pot on a tray of dampened shingle. Cut back watering slightly in the winter. During the growing season feed regularly with a liquid houseplant fertiliser. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to keep them dust free
Propagation
Propagate by division of rhizomes in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Ground cover
Pruning
Cut away dead leaves as necessary
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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