Goeppertia orbifolia
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A clump-forming, evergreen foliage plant to around 75cm, with large, round green leaves marked with pale silvery-green stripes, silver-green on the underside. A great choice as an air-purifying houseplant
Scientific classification
- Species
- Goeppertia orbifolia (Goeppertia orbifolia)
- Genus
- Goeppertia
- Family
- Marantaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming · Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 18 – 27 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Goeppertia orbifolia
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Goeppertia orbifolia
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Goeppertia orbifolia care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 18 – 27 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut away dead leaves as necessary
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division of rhizomes in summer
Growing
GrowingBest grown under glass as it requires a constant temperature of at least 16°C. Grow in loam-based or loam-less potting compost, with bright indirect or filtered light and high humidity, keep away from draughts. Water moderately when in growth and keep just moist in winter. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite
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