Goeppertia picturata pink in pot
Goeppertia picturata Crimson in pot
Goeppertia picturata Crimson in the ground
Goeppertia picturata leaves
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Goeppertia picturata 'Crimson', the pink-leaved Goeppertia
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Looking for a rare plant? A specimen that will make your collection exceptional? With its pink foliage, Goeppertia picturata 'Crimson' could be just what you're looking for. But there's no need to scour the Brazilian forest to find it. This Marantaceae is a cultivar, born of Goeppertia picturata and the imagination of a few crazy gardeners.
How to recognize Goeppertia picturata 'Crimson'?
Goeppertia picturata 'Crimson' grows to no more than 50 centimetres in height and width. It is a rhizomatous plant with a bushy habit.
It's impossible to confuse Goeppertia picturata 'Crimson' with its cousin goeppertia picturata 'Argentea! While both have leathery, oval blades with purple undersides, the upper surface of 'Crimson' is dark pink with green edges.
Its color is not the only eccentricity of Goeppertia picturata 'Crimson'. Every day, at dusk, it straightens its leaves. In the morning, it spreads them out again. It's not clear why Goeppertia and other praying plants indulge in this curious maneuver. Some think it's to protect themselves from predators, others to reduce water evaporation.
While scientists are still debating the value of nyctinasty, all agree that Goeppertia are non-toxic. You can handle them or leave them within the reach of young children and pets without fear.
Our maintenance tips
Not very demanding, your Goeppertia picturata 'Crimson' 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.
Spray
Brumisez le feuillage avec une eau non calcaire améliore l'hygrométrie et lutte contre les attaques de nuisibles.
Repotting
Every spring, repot your Goeppertia picturata 'Crimson' 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 'Crimson' 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 'Crimson', apply fertilizer in spring and summer.
Feed your Calathea picturata 'Crimson' 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.
Cutting
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.
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Information
| Family | Marantaceae - Marantaceae |
| Type | Goeppertia - Goeppertia |
| Species | Goeppertia picturata - Goeppertia picturata |
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Exposures | |
| Substrat | |
| Planting method |
In pots |
| Categories | |
| Tags |
Fritillary Soiffarde |
| Origin |
South America |
| Hardiness (USDA) | 12a |
| Leaf color |
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