Geogenanthus, 6in, Ciliatus Vermeer Greenhouses (Welland) Inc.

The Geogenanthus Ciliatus is a flowering plant that comes from the Commelinaceae, otherwise known as the dayflower & spiderwort family. It is a rare plant that features stunning deep-purple, nearly black leaves, with a mixture of green.

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Attributes

Type: Tropical

Height: 4 in – 6 in

Spread: 8 in – 12 in

Light: Low to Medium Indirect
Water: Regular
Zone: 11 – 12

Pet Safe: Non-Toxic

Care

General Maintenance: This plant is native to Ecuador and Peru, where it grows on the rainforest ground. You can grow this annual in a pot or plant it in the outdoor garden, where it makes an attractive ground cover. This species will like high humidity, so you should mist your plant regularly during the day. It is best to do this in the morning because later in the evening, the rate of evaporation is low.

Temperature: In terms of temperature, you have to keep it at 50 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 23 degrees Celsius).

Light: This adaptable plant will thrive in low to medium indirect sunlight.

Watering: This attractive species has truly exceptional foliage. But you need to put in some effort to maintain the beauty of this plant, and watering is one of the most important features. This plant comes from a mesic habitat; therefore, it needs a regular water supply. Check the soil every few days to make sure it’s moist. Do not let it dry out completely as it prefers to stay on a wetter side. As an indoor plant, will require water more often, so check the soil to monitor soil dryness.

Soil: This rare plant needs a regular potting mix that drains well, such as the African violet potting mixture, but the soil pH should be from 6.1 to 7.3.

Fertilizer: This species has an active growing phase in spring and summer; therefore, it needs some extra nutrients during that period. Use a good quality organic liquid fertilizer that is diluted at half strength. You can go for a balanced ratio of 10-10-10.