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Goeppertia arrabidae

Goeppertia arrabidae, described by Körnicke as Calathea arrabidae, is a prayer plant of the montane Atlantic Forest of south-eastern Brazil, recorded from 226 to 900 m in the Serra da Mantiqueira, the mountains behind Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo, and south to Santa Catarina.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light ShadeDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Terrestrial herb of the shaded floor of humid montane Atlantic Forest, often near streams, in deep litter over moist soil.

Recorded at 226 to 900 m, median 720 m; most sites are between 700 and 900 m.

Rio de JaneiroMinas GeraisEspírito SantoSão PauloSanta Catarina

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✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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