middle-stripe prayer plant
Also known as: Information to be completed
A tender evergreen perennial forming a clump of short-stalked, glossy leaves to 20cm long; the leaf blades are olive green with a central white stripe
Scientific classification
- Species
- middle-stripe prayer plant (Goeppertia mediopicta)
- Genus
- Goeppertia
- Family
- Marantaceae
- Information to be completed
- Toxicity
- Houseplants
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- Information to be completed
- Ideal temperature
middle-stripe prayer plant pictures
Distribution of middle-stripe prayer plant
Distribution map
Brazil
Information to be completed
Culture
Information to be completed
Toxicity
Information to be completed
Quick identification of middle-stripe prayer plant
Information to be completed
middle-stripe prayer plant care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- Information to be completed
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in late spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in houseplant compost with bright indirect or filtered light. Provide high humidity and draught-free conditions. Water moderately when in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; keep just moist in winter. Topdress annually and repot every 2-3 years. See houseplant cultivation for further information
People also ask
Information to be completed
Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite
Explore the plant health library →
