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Goeppertia insignis

Goeppertia insignis

 
Botanical Name: Goeppertia insignis
Common Name: Syn. Calathea lancifolia, Rattlesnake Calathea
Family: Marantaceae
Native to: Rainforests of Brazil.
 
*This plant is considered pet-friendly.
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  • LIGHT

    Thrives in medium or bright indirect light but can tolerate low-light conditions. 

  • WATER

    Keep soil evenly moist. Ensure adequate drainage, roots don't like sitting in waterlogged soil. Water when the top half of soil is dry to the touch. Reduce watering in winter or low-light conditions. Loves a humid environment. 

  • TIPS

    • Wipe leaves regularly to remove dust.
    • Prefers 60º-80º.
    • Using a humidifier is recommended.
    • Goeppertia are nyctinastic plants. This means that they respond to the onset of darkness with a circadian rhythm. The movement follows the sun; at night the leaves move up, during the day the leaves move back down. 

  • TOXICITY

    Non-Toxic to pets and humans!

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