Goeppertia picturata 'Argentea', a green and silver Goeppertia
Goeppertia picturata 'Argentea'
- Exposures
- Half-shade, Shade
- Hardiness (USDA)
- 12a (10°C ≤ T° < 12.8°C)
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Family
- Marantaceae
- Genus
- Goeppertia
- Species
- Goeppertia picturata
Other name:Goeppertia picturata 'Argentea'
Dreaming of a Goeppertia with silver foliage? No need to hop on a plane to Brazil. Goeppertia picturata 'Argentea' doesn't grow in the undergrowth or rainforests of South America. It is a horticultural variety of the Marantaceae family, created from Goeppertia picturata.
How to recognize Goeppertia picturata 'Argentea'?
Goeppertia picturata 'Argentea' is an herbaceous, rhizomatous plant. It measures less than 50 centimetres in all directions and has a bushy habit.
Its long-stalked leaves grow in a rosette. They are oval with pointed apices. They reach 20 cm in length and 10 cm in width. Their silvery-gray upper surface is enhanced by dark-green margins. The underside of the leaf blades is purple, as in goeppertia picturata 'Crimson.
In spring, panicle-shaped flowers appear. But, white and odorless, they seem bland compared to the foliage.
Don't be surprised if, at dusk, your Goeppertia picturata 'Argentea' changes appearance. EIn fact, the plant has the particularity of folding its leaves upwards when the sun sets. In the morning, it unfolds them again. This daily gymnastics is made possible by a mechanism, the pulvinus, found in all praying plants.
Would you like to add a Goeppertia picturata 'Argentea' to your collection? There's nothing to prevent it. The species is non-toxic. It poses no danger to pets or humans who touch or ingest it.
Our care tips
Not very demanding, your Goeppertia picturata 'Argentea' is content with a location without direct sunlight and plenty of humidity.
Watering
Allow the rootball to dry out to one centimeter between waterings. Water generously with non-calcareous water (rainwater, for example) at room temperature.
Drain off any excess water left in the dish or planter. It can rot the roots.
Misting
Brumisez le feuillage avec une eau non calcaire améliore l'hygrométrie et lutte contre les attaques de nuisibles.
Repotting
Every year in the spring, repot your Goeppertia picturata 'Argentea' to give it more space.
Obtain a pierced pot of a larger size than the previous one. Don't hesitate to choose a ceramic or plastic model. These materials retain moisture and allow you to space out watering. Your Calathea picturata 'Argentea' also prefers a wide pot to a deep container to give it room to grow.
Line the bottom with gravel or clay balls for drainage. Then pour in potting soil for green plants. You can lighten it by adding perlite.
Plant your subject in the middle and fill in with substrate. Water for the first time to eliminate air bubbles and encourage rooting.
Fertilization
To promote the growth of your Goeppertia picturata 'Argentea', apply fertilizer in spring and summer.
Feed your Calathea picturata 'Argentea' with green plant fertilizer.
Cleaning
To improve photosynthesis, clean the foliage with a damp sponge.
Prune
Remove dead leaves. If you use pruning shears or scissors, clean them beforehand to prevent the spread of disease.
Taking cuttings
Cutting is carried out during the strong growth phase, generally in spring and early summer.
Carefully dig up your plant. Locate a rhizome with roots and several leaves on its periphery.
Carefully separate it from the others using your hands or a clean, sharp tool.
Get a pot with holes to suit the size of your seedlings. Line the bottom with clay balls or gravel to improve drainage.
Pour in a rich, light substrate, such as potting soil, and plant your cuttings. To help you, you can use a pencil to form a pilot hole.
Water to encourage rooting and eliminate air bubbles.
Diseases / Threats
Information
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Exposures
- Half-shadeShade
- Substrate
- Humus soil
- Planting method
- In pots
- Categories
- IndoorRhizomeHerbaceous
- Tags
- Cold-sensitiveThirsty
- Origin
- South America
- Hardiness (USDA)
- 12a (10°C ≤ T° < 12.8°C)
- Leaf colors
- Dark greenSilver
- Flower color
- White
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