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Goeppertia majestica (Goeppertia majestica)

Goeppertia majestica is a striking houseplant known for its large, velvety, dark green leaves with prominent reddish undersides. It adds a touch of the tropics to indoor

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist

Soil

Well-draining potting mix

Temperature

Average to warm room temperatures

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season

Care Requirements

Light Exposure

Bright, indirect light

Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist

Allow top inch to dry slightly between waterings, reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-draining potting mix

Temperature

Average to warm room temperatures

Ideal range is 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature drops.

Fertilizing

Feed during growing season

Use balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half, every 2-4 weeks in spring/summer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Place Type

Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.6-1.2 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green, White, Pink

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

Small

Optimal Sunlight Lux

7000

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Synonyms
Calathea gigas Gagnep.
Calathea imperialis (Burgerstein & Abel) L.H.Bailey & Raffill
Calathea majestica (Linden) H.Kenn.
Calathea princeps (Linden) Regel
Maranta imperialis Burgerstein & Abel
Maranta majestica Linden
Maranta princeps Linden
Phyllodes princeps (Linden) Kuntze
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderZingiberales
  • familyMarantaceae
  • genusGoeppertia
  • speciesGoeppertia majestica
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 3/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 3/5

Edible

No

Low

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