Plant Care Goeppertia majestica

Goeppertia majestica

4.3 out of 5 (7 experiences)

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About Goeppertia majestica

Many of the houseplants we used to know as Calatheas now belong to the genus Goeppertia (say that three times fast). These plants have delightfully patterned leaves that come in all sorts of colors and shapes! Commonly known as prayer plants, the leaves of some species fold up at night through a process called nyctinasty meaning night movement! 😴

Taxonomy

Goeppertia majestica
Goeppertia
Marantaceae
Zingiberales

Also known as

White Star Calathea, Calathea majestica, Calathea Whitestar, geoppertia majestica and Calathea White Star

How to care for Goeppertia majestica

💦 Water

How often to water your Goeppertia majestica

Water needs for Goeppertia majestica
0.5 cups
every 9

Goeppertia majestica needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Goeppertia majestica

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Goeppertia majestica in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Goeppertia majestica: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Goeppertia majestica may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Goeppertia majestica in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Goeppertia majestica

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Goeppertia majestica: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Goeppertia majestica after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Goeppertia majestica can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Goeppertia majestica →

Common Goeppertia majestica Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Goeppertia majestica prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Goeppertia majestica Water Frequency →

Goeppertia majestica Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Goeppertia majestica may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Goeppertia majestica Light Requirements →

Goeppertia majestica Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Goeppertia majestica is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Goeppertia majestica Toxicity to Cats →

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Goeppertia majestica Toxicity to Humans →


💨 Humidity

Goeppertia majestica prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Goeppertia majestica Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Goeppertia majestica is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Best Soil Mix for Goeppertia majestica →

When and How to Successfully Repot Goeppertia majestica →


💩 Fertilizer

Goeppertia majestica should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Goeppertia majestica →


🌎 Native Region

Goeppertia majestica is native to Tropical Americas.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Goeppertia majestica is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

How and When to Prune Goeppertia majestica →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Goeppertia majestica can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Goeppertia majestica Temperature Tolerance →


🌱 Propagation

Goeppertia majestica can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

  • Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
  • If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
  • Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
  • Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Goeppertia majestica →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Goeppertia majestica, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Goeppertia majestica

Goeppertia majestica

Goeppertia majestica


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Goeppertia majestica has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 5
Goeppertia majestica has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 4
Goeppertia majestica has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 1
Goeppertia majestica has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 1
@Megan avatar
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leaf-1 29 Plants
xp 14,740 XP
globe Washington, DC
11/24/2021

One of my favorite calathea. They’re not tooooo hard to keep healthy but in my experience when they start to decline they can be a little tricky to bring back to health.

@HobokenTina avatar
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leaf-1 13 Plants
xp 551 XP
globe Hoboken, NJ
07/11/2021

The care and hard work pay off for this beauty, once you figure out what it likes.

Fast grower Fast grower
Browns easily Browns easily
@Ashton avatar
@@Ashton
leaf-1 2 Plants
xp 57 XP
06/12/2021

Be very careful about watering.

Browns easily Browns easily
@DrDrey avatar
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leaf-1 38 Plants
xp 2,617 XP
04/03/2021

Absolutely gorgeous. As a calathea, very fussy with leaf browning, but i haven’t found it to be as fussy as my orbifolia. Extremely slow growing in my experience.

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