Family: Commelinaceae
Scientific Name: Geogenanthus poeppigii
Common Name: Geogenanthus
Description | A low growing tropical perennial. Good for indoors and terrariums. |
Pronunciation | (geo-jen-AN-thus) |
Plant Type | All Plants, Indoor Foliage |
Sunlight | bright light |
Moisture | average, moist, 40-50% humidity |
Soil & Site | average, humusy |
Flowers | cymes (flowers) rise from the lower nodes |
Leaves | broad oval leaves, dark green with a metallic sheen, puckered texture, maroon undersides |
Propagation | division |
Misc Facts | (syn Geogenanthus undatus) |
Notes & Reference | #17-The World of House Plants (Elvin McDonald), #221- Indoor Plants comprehensive care and culture (Doris F. Hirsch) |
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