Geogenanthus ciliatus - Geo plant

Ed's Plant Shop

Size
$49.00
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Description

Geogenanthus ciliatus, more commonly called (and easier to say) Geo Plant is a fun, fleshy-leaved plant that is sure to bring a little interest into your home. The palm-sized foliage resembles something like a Ficus, but the Geo Plant features interesting flowers, something you wouldn't get from a Ficus. The elegant foliage of the Geo Plant creates a fantastic contrast to ferns and other lacy houseplants. 

The best place to place a Geo Plant is somewhere with bright, direct sunlight and slightly higher humidity levels than other plants. We really enjoy placing our Geo Plant in the bathroom, it really adds a tropical vibe! Geo Plants are relatively rare, so be sure to scoop one up before we run out!

Ed's Plant Profile

  • Botanical Name: Geogenanthus ciliatus 
  • Common Name(s): Geo Plant
  • Family: Commelinaceae
  • Native Range: Ecuador, Peru

Ed's Care Guide

  • Care Level: Intermediate
  • Light: Prefers medium to low light conditions. Also does well in artificial (fluorescent) lighting 
  • Water: Do not allow the soil to dry between waterings, check every few days to keep soil evenly moist 
  • Humidity: Moderate to high humidity
  • Temperature: 60-70F. Avoid cold drafts.
  • Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves.
  • Feeding:  Fertilize with diluted liquid fertilizer during spring and summer.
  • Propagation: Root division, stem cuttings
  • Growth: Upright
  • Common Pests: Look out for spider mites, mealy bugs &scale
  • Toxicity: nontoxic 

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