Goeppertia loeseneri Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Goeppertia loeseneri, or Brazilian Star Calathea, is a plant native to South America, particularly Peru, Colombia, Brazil, and Ecuador. It is characterized by star-shaped flowers that bloom throughout the summer and can grow up to 1.2 meters high.
Common Name |
Brazilian Calathea, Capathea, Star Calathea
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Goeppertia loeseneri
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Genus
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Goeppertia
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Family
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Marantaceae
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Order
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Zingiberales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Goeppertia loeseneri Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Goeppertia loeseneri.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Goeppertia loeseneri needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Goeppertia loeseneri needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Goeppertia loeseneri Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Goeppertia loeseneri to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Goeppertia loeseneri prefers High humidity levels, between 50% and 60%. |
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Goeppertia loeseneri Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Goeppertia loeseneri. |
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Suitability in pots |
6L
Goeppertia loeseneri plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 6L. |
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Soil type |
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
neutral
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Goeppertia loeseneri Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Goeppertia loeseneri plant. |
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Maximum Height |
60 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
60 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
White
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Goeppertia loeseneri toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Formal Garden
Modern Garden
Patio And Containers
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Goeppertia loeseneri Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Goeppertia loeseneri, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
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Flowering season |
summer
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Goeppertia loeseneri Native Region |
Find out where the Goeppertia loeseneri plant originated. |
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Country |
South America
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Specific Location
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Most Brazilian Star Calathea grows in Peru, Northern Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador. |
