Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Use distilled or filtered water to prevent leaf tip browning caused by mineral buildup.
Reduce watering slightly during cooler months.
Also known as Calathea Leopardina · Freddie Plant
Elegant Calathea (Goeppertia concinna) is a striking tropical plant admired for its dark green leaves with vibrant pink stripes and decorative undersides.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
50% intensity
Prefers medium to low indirect light. Direct sunlight will scorch its leaves.
Keep soil consistently moist
75% intensity
Avoid waterlogged conditions and allow the top layer to dry slightly between waterings. Use filtered or distilled water.
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix
50% intensity
Average to warm temperatures
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.
Moderate feeding during growing season
25% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 4-6 weeks from spring to summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Use distilled or filtered water to prevent leaf tip browning caused by mineral buildup.
Reduce watering slightly during cooler months.
Prune away any yellowed, brown, or damaged leaves at the base of the plant to maintain its aesthetic appeal and health. This also encourages new growth and helps prevent potential diseases.
Use clean, sharp scissors or a knife.
Propagate Goeppertia concinna through division during repotting in spring. Carefully separate the rhizomes, ensuring each section has at least a few leaves and roots.
Replant the divisions in their own pots with well-draining potting mix.
Repot your Elegant Calathea every 1-2 years or when it becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix amended with organic matter, and repot in spring.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Marantaceae |
| Genus | Goeppertia |
| Species | Goeppertia concinna |
Similar in genus Goeppertia
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