Description
Goeppertia insignis Previously known as:
- Calathea lancifolia
- Maranta insignis
Goeppertia→Rattlesnake Plant (Goeppertia lancifolia)
| Goeppertia lancifolia | Accepted |
| Calathea lancifolia | Synonym |
| Calathea insignis | Synonym |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 18 to 30 inches (45-75 cm) |
| Plant Spread: | 24 to 36 inches (60-90 cm) |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Variegated |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1″ |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
