Goeppertia veitchiana (Veitch ex Hook.f.) Borchs. & S.Suárez

- Native distribution
- Ecuador, Global, Braziluncertain6
- Synonyms
- 5
7 synonyms
- Calathea veitchiana Veitch
- Calathea veitchiana Veitch ex Hook.f.
- Calathea veitchiana foxii Raffill
- Maranta veitchiana (Veitch ex Hook.f.) Van Houtte
- Maranta veitchiana (Veitch ex Hook.f.) VanHoutte
- Maranta veitchii Anon.
- Phyllodes veitchiana (Veitch ex Hook.f.) Kuntze
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (7)
- Wikimedia Commons – Marantaceae Calathea veitchiana 1.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Goeppertia veitchiana · CC BY-SA 4.0
- World Flora Online – Goeppertia veitchiana · Scientific name
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Goeppertia veitchiana · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q50841699 · CC0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
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Goeppertia tip: Most former Calatheas – soft water, high humidity, evenly moist soil.
Goeppertia veitchiana – what to know
Calathea veitchiana – family: Marantaceae, genus: Goeppertia. Native range: Ecuador, Global, Brazil. Care guidelines: light: shade; water: medium; min. 16 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Goeppertia veitchiana?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Goeppertia veitchiana need?
It copes well with partial shade and darker spots; keep it out of harsh direct sun.
How cold can Goeppertia veitchiana get?
Keep it above 16 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Goeppertia veitchiana toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: Wikimedia Commons – Marantaceae Calathea veitchiana 1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikipedia – Goeppertia veitchiana (CC BY-SA 4.0) · GBIF.org – Goeppertia veitchiana (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q50841699 (CC0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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