Goeppertia picturata

Also Known As

Calathea picturata

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

10b-12

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Goeppertia picturata plant details

Goeppertia picturata is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with burgundy, green, variegated and white foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Goeppertia picturata

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: marantaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Goeppertia picturata

USDA Zones: 10b - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Calathea picturata features beautiful, silvery oval leaves edged with a wide margin of dark green and a red wine surface below. This low maintenance plant is very adaptive. Prayer Plants grow best in an evenly moist, well-drained soil. Feed with a slow-release fertilizer at planting. It makes a beautiful accent for borders and containers, or is excellent as a houseplant. Protect from frost!

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Gardening facts about Goeppertia picturata plant

How to Grow Goeppertia picturata

Sun Exposure
- bright shade - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant