Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux



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Goeppertia concinna, often seen under the older name Calathea leopardina, grows as a compact bushy clump of elongated oval leaves patterned in lighter and darker green. The markings have a painted, leopard-like rhythm, while the plant also shows nyctinasty, lifting its leaves at night and lowering them again by day. Indoors it usually reaches around 30–60 cm, making it manageable for shelves and stands if humidity is good.
Bright indirect light suits it best, and the substrate should stay consistently moist but never stagnant, ideally with filtered or distilled water to reduce spotting. A nutrient-rich, well-draining mix, temperatures around 18–27 °C, and high humidity help preserve the foliage.
It is described as non-toxic to pets, which adds to its appeal as a patterned Marantaceae for homes where leaf damage from dry air and hard water can be managed.
Quick Care Guide
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Watering
Water when ~10–25% dry
Substrate
Moisture-retentive but aerated • Evenly moist • Organic-leaning • Fine-medium
Temperature
Ideal: 16–21 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C
Humidity
Humid 60–80 % +
Growth habit
Upright clumping rhizomatous herbaceous perennial.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 90 cm • Max. spread: 120 cm
Toxicity & safety
Non-toxic & Pet Friendly
Origin & habitat
Brazil (Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais); wet tropical habitat
These care values are practical reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a starting point, then adjust for your room, pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the plant dries.
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Move outside once nights stay above
18°C
Bring under cover below
15°C
Best outdoors in
Warm summer patio, Sheltered urban spot
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