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Calathea Warscewiczii (Goeppertia warszewiczii)

Goeppertia warszewiczii is a tropical plant with velvety, dark green leaves featuring chartreuse markings and deep purple undersides, grown for its ornamental foliage.

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Sunlight

Prefers bright, indirect light. Protect from direct sun, which can scorch leaves.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging. Allow the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

A well-draining, peat-based potting mix is recommended. Adding perlite or orchid bark can improve aeration and drainage.

Temperature

Thrives in average room temperatures between 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright, indirect light. Protect from direct sun, which can scorch leaves.

Can tolerate lower light, but may reduce vibrancy.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging. Allow the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Use filtered or distilled water if possible.

Soil

A well-draining, peat-based potting mix is recommended. Adding perlite or orchid bark can improve aeration and drainage.

Temperature

Thrives in average room temperatures between 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.

Protect from temperatures below 15°C.

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.

Reduce or stop feeding in fall and winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot

Plant Environment

House Plant, Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.6-0.9 m

Spread

0.6-0.9 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Chartreuse, Purple

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Calathea picta Hook.f.
Calathea warszewiczii (Lem.) Planch. & Linden
Maranta picta W.Bull
Maranta warszewiczii Lem.
Phrynium warszewiczii (Lem.) Klotzsch
Phyllodes warszewiczii (Lem.) Kuntze
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderZingiberales
  • familyMarantaceae
  • genusGoeppertia
  • speciesGoeppertia warszewiczii
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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