Marantaceae - Botanical Family

Calathea warscewiczii is a semi-shaded, small, perennial plant that grows 2 to 5 ft tall and is native to Costa Rica and Nicaragua. It produces off-white to white flowers, each flower turns yellowish, then blushes to pink making this plant very ornamental. It is grown in USDA zones 10-11 and will thrive in a warm, humid environment and average indoor temperatures.

This plant prefers moderate water, so when watering make sure to give it a good soak and allow the soil to dry in between waterings. It loves humid environments, so misting it twice a week can do wonders for increasing the humidity.

In colder climates, Calathea warscewiczii can be grown in a pot. To ensure that it survives the cold seasons, make sure to keep it in an area with indirect sunlight. Cold temperatures and direct sunlight can be detrimental to the foliage. Regularly monitor the plant and make sure to remove any dead or damaged leaves to help keep it healthy during winter.

Beautiful two-color Ctenanthe with deep variegation, with branching bamboo-like stems and oblong green, veined leaves that are mottled with cream and gold.

Ctenanthe is a genus of tropical plants native to tropical Brazil and related to Calathea and Maranta . It is primarily grown for its striking foliage This plant requires a well-drained soil and should be kept moist during the growing season. It thrives in high humidity and bright indirect light.

In colder climates, it is best grown in a house or greenhouse with a steady temperature and humidity. The foliage should be sprayed with water several times a day and given a liquid fertilizer in the spring. The soil should not be packed too hard and the plant should be divided as needed. This plant adds a lush, tropical feel to shaded patios or courtyards. It should not be overwatered, especially in the winter when water should only be given when the soil is somewhat dry.

Ctenanthe lubbersiana variegata has deep variegation, with branching bamboo-like stems and oblong green, veined leaves that are mottled with cream and gold. Plant in a well-drained soil and keep moist during the growing season.

Keep Goeppertia crocata (Eternal flame) out of cold temperatures, as frost will kill it. Grow in a pot and move it indoors during winter in colder climates to prevent frost damage. Goeppertia crocata is a small shrub, usually between 2-5 ft, and is hardy in USDA Zone11. It is native to Brazil. In USDA zones below 11, grow as a houseplant or seasonal container specimen.

Fertilize bi-monthly with a half-strength dilution of a soluble liquid fertilizer during the summer season.

Water Goeppertia crocata regularly and more during the warmer summer months. The plant likes a moist soil, however, make sure that the soil does not become soggy. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between watering and water this small shrub liberally in the growing season. Cut back on water during the cooler winter months when the plant is dormant.

Goeppertia crocata is an eye-catching plant with long puckered ribbed leaves in an array of colors with maroon undersides. The plant produces orange and yellow flowers that resemble flames. Prune the plant lightly in early spring and again shortly after flowering. Spent flower stalks can be removed as the flowers fade.

Grown as a houseplant, Goeppertia crocata does best in bright, indirect light and high humidity. The days will be brighter with the addition of a Goeppertia crocata in any home or garden.

This attractive, low maintenance houseplant is a small shrub that typically reaches 2-5 feet in height. Its ornamental foliage shines best in semi-shade and may earn the nickname "Prayer plant" due to its unusual growing habit, in which the leaves stand at attention during the day and fold in prayer at night.

Regular watering, although not too excessive, is recommended for this houseplant to continue its vibrancy. Water it about once or twice a week, and allow the soil to dry between waterings. Moderate water is recommended for best results and to minimize the risk of root rot.

Calathea vittata is also suitable for outdoor growing in USDA hardiness zones 10-11, although take caution of sudden temperature changes. Plant it in a soil that drains well, and provide multiple hours of shade and protection from temperatures below 40°F. Since it's native to tropical climates, it can be grown in a pot in colder regions and brought indoors during extreme temperatures. When the weather warms up and plants come back outside in the following year, it's important to gradually reintroduce it to direct sun, as the leaves will burn if exposed too quickly.

With lush foliage and effortless upkeep, the Prayer Plant is a contemporary favorite among gardeners. Unlike most other plants, its unusual growing habit adds to its charm. Its striking leaves make it great for indoor decor, and relatively easy to take care of.

Goeppertia gandersii is a tropical perennial in the Marantaceae family endemic to Ecuador, where it grows in wet tropical lowland forest. It forms clumps of broad green leaves with strongly undulating margins, dark elongated blotches along the midrib, and burgundy to purple undersides. This distinctive combination gives the foliage a bold, sculptural appearance. The species is rare and poorly documented in cultivation.

Its natural habitat includes humid terra firme and lowland evergreen forest at about 590-770 ft elevation. Cultivated plants prefer warm, humid conditions, moist but well-drained soil, and protection from direct sun, although species-specific cultivation data are limited. It is best grown in warm indoor or greenhouse conditions outside tropical climates.

Goeppertia insignis, commonly known as rattlesnake plant, is a tropical evergreen perennial in the Marantaceae family, native to Brazil. It was formerly known as Calathea lancifolia and is still very commonly sold under that name in the houseplant trade. The plant forms upright clumps of long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves with strongly undulating margins. Their light to medium green upper surfaces are marked with alternating dark green oval blotches along both sides of the midrib, creating a distinctive feather-like pattern. The leaf undersides are deep burgundy to purple, adding a striking contrast. Plants typically reach about 2-3 ft tall and are grown primarily for their ornamental foliage.

Goeppertia insignis grows best in bright filtered light, warm temperatures, and high humidity. It prefers loose, organic-rich, well-drained soil kept evenly moist but not waterlogged. Strong direct sun can scorch or fade the leaves, while prolonged dryness may cause curling and brown margins. It is widely grown as a container and indoor plant and can be grown outdoors in warm, humid, frost-free gardens. Goeppertia insignis is suitable for USDA Zones 10b-11 and should be protected from cold.

See Article - How to grow Calathea indoors.

Goeppertia majestica is a tropical evergreen perennial in the Marantaceae family, native to South America. Formerly known as Calathea majestica, it was also historically treated as Calathea ornata var. majestica, but is now recognized as a distinct species rather than a variety of Goeppertia ornata. This taxonomic history helps explain why the two similar species are still confused in horticulture. Goeppertia majestica forms clumps of elongated, oval to elliptic green leaves with purple undersides. The upper surface is marked by numerous very fine white or pinkish lines running outward from the midrib along the lateral veins, producing a delicate, closely spaced pinstripe pattern. The cultivated selection Goeppertia majestica 'Albo-lineata' is particularly striking, with conspicuous creamy white striping against the green foliage.

Goeppertia majestica grows best in bright filtered light, warm temperatures, and high humidity. It prefers loose, organic-rich, well-drained soil kept evenly moist but never waterlogged. Protect plants from harsh direct sun and prolonged drying, which can damage the foliage. Like many relatives formerly sold as Calathea, it is now grown primarily as a decorative houseplant. Frost sensitive, it is suitable outdoors in USDA Zones 10b-11 and can be grown in containers elsewhere.

Goeppertia makoyana, commonly known as peacock plant or cathedral windows, is a tropical evergreen perennial in the Marantaceae family, native to Brazil. Its former name, Calathea makoyana, remains much better known and is still widely used in horticulture and the houseplant trade. The plant forms compact clumps of thin, broadly oval leaves marked with an intricate feather-like pattern of dark green blotches against a pale green to silvery background. The leaf undersides are purplish to reddish purple, with the upper-surface pattern repeated in darker tones, creating a stained-glass effect when light passes through the foliage. Plants typically remain about 1-2 ft tall and are grown primarily for their striking leaves.

Goeppertia makoyana prefers bright filtered light, warm temperatures, high humidity, and loose, organic-rich, well-drained soil. Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged, and avoid prolonged drying, which can cause leaf margins to brown or curl. Direct sun may scorch or fade the patterned foliage. It is best suited to frost-free conditions in USDA Zones 10b-11 and is widely grown elsewhere as a container or indoor plant.

See Article - How to grow Calathea indoors.

Goeppertia ornata, commonly known as pinstripe plant, is a tropical evergreen perennial in the Marantaceae family, native to northern South America. It was long known as Calathea ornata, and that synonym remains widely used in horticulture and the houseplant trade. The plant forms clumps of broad, oval to elliptic leaves with a dark green surface crossed by numerous fine pinkish-white to pale pink stripes that follow the lateral veins, creating its characteristic pinstriped appearance. Leaf undersides are typically deep reddish purple. Several cultivated forms are grown for variations in foliage color and pattern, and the species is now best known as a decorative indoor plant.

Goeppertia ornata prefers bright filtered light, warm temperatures, high humidity, and loose, organic-rich, well-drained soil. Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged, and avoid prolonged drying, which can produce brown leaf margins and curling. Strong direct sun may scorch the leaves or fade their distinctive markings. Plants generally reach about 2-3 ft tall under favorable conditions. Frost sensitive, Goeppertia ornata is suitable outdoors in USDA Zones 10b-11 and is commonly grown elsewhere as a container or houseplant.