Geogenanthus poeppigii

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Geogenanthus poeppigii - GROW TROPICALS
Geogenanthus poeppigii - GROW TROPICALS
Geogenanthus poeppigii - GROW TROPICALS

Geogenanthus poeppigii

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Geogenanthus poeppigii, commonly known as the Seersucker Plant, is a distinctive unusual houseplant with unique, textured foliage. The leaves are dark green with a glossy finish, featuring deep, puckered veins that create a quilted or seersucker-like appearance. This plant grows relatively low to the ground, making it an excellent choice for terrarium displays or as a part of an indoor plant collection focused on unusual foliage. It has a slow to moderate growth rate and can adapt well to indoor conditions, provided its specific needs are met.

Native to: Geogenanthus poeppigii is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in regions of Peru, Ecuador, and Brazil. It thrives on the forest floor, where it grows in the shaded, humid understorey, which helps explain its preference for low light and high humidity in cultivation. This natural environment also influences its leaf structure, which is adapted to capture and retain moisture in a low-light setting.

Water: This plant prefers consistently moist soil, but it is essential to avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot. Water when the top inch of the soil feels dry, ensuring that the pot has good drainage. Overwatering should be avoided, especially in the cooler months when the plant’s growth may slow down.

Light: Geogenanthus poeppigii thrives in low to moderate light conditions, making it perfect for growing indoors. It does not tolerate direct sunlight well, as it can scorch the leaves. A spot with indirect light or dappled shade is ideal. If the plant is not receiving enough light, you might notice slower growth and less vibrant foliage.

Humidity: High humidity is crucial for this plant, ideally above 60%. It will benefit from regular misting, a humidity tray, or being placed in a humid environment like a bathroom or a terrarium. Given its preference for such conditions, Geogenanthus poeppigii is well-suited for terrarium culture, especially when it is still relatively small.

Temperature: This plant prefers warm temperatures, ideally between 18-24°C. It does not tolerate cold drafts or temperatures below 15°C. Maintaining a stable, warm environment will help the plant thrive and keep its foliage looking its best.

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All plants are shipped in their plastic nursery pot unless otherwise stated.

Plant pot sizes can fluctuate +/- 1cm.

We recommend to always size up your decorative pot by 1-2cm larger than the stated plant pot size. For example if you are purchasing a 12cm plant, you should purchase a 14cm decorative pot to ensure it will fit correctly.

We pride ourselves on the love and care with give our plants. Our entire team are plant obsessives at heart and so we go above and beyond to care for the plants we have in stock.

That said, plants are living beings and may differ slightly from the photo provided unless otherwise stated. Small leaf imperfections may be present and won't be compensated for.

Some plants such as Begonia may suffer slight leaf melt when shipped. This is normal and nothing to be concerned about.

All our plants are stores and/or grown in our nursery under LED lighting so they are in active growth when arriving with you.

The conditions in our nursery are a minimum of 60% humidity and 19C year round.

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