Geogenanthus Poeppigii
Geogenanthus Poeppigii
This plant in it's native habitat is found on the rainforest floor making it the perfect plant for lower light conditions as a houseplant! The beautiful thick, dark purple leaves are very unique. There are only 3 species that fall under the geogenanthus genus!
Botanical name: Geogenanthus poeppigii
Common name: The geo plant
Kingdom: Plantae
Family: Commelinaceae
Genus: Geogenanthus
Origin: Upper Amazonia, South America
Light: Moderate to low light
Water: This plant doesn't like to dry out! Prefer evenly moist soil. Do this by watering with less water- more frequently around every 5 days giving the plant a "top up". The water shouldn't flow through the bottom with this watering protocol because that is too much water.
Fertilizer: With active growth (even in winter) we recommend using a fertilizer based for foliage plants like Dynagro foliage pro, Gaia green 444 or fish fertilizer.
Pet Friendly: Yes
Check out this in depth article on the geo plant here!
This plant comes in 6" growers pot.
Plants in picture will not be exact plant. Plants and pots sold separately. Shipping of plants is weather permitted.