I adore this plant. It was my wishlist plant, and I finally bought it-I never realized how thirsty it was 😅 I usually do research, but because it was such a wishlist plant I didn’t bother. I figured first get my hands on it.
I have no way to prove it, but my grandparents owned a commercial/retail nursery in S. Florida in the 1970s (so they had MANY plants from wild sources). I am 💯 positive my mother had a Geo when I was growing up. I feel like this may have been one that was found…then lost again. I appreciate Costa bringing it to the world (again??).
Thanks for sharing! Since Geo has been happily growing in the wilds of South America for thousands of years, it is quite possible that others have grown her, too. There are many cool plants known & grown only by collectors here in North America. 😀
This is one of my favorite indoor plants. It is stunningly beautiful, extremely hardy, and ideal for a collection of rare and exotic plants. I adore my geo. 💚 💚 💚
Just seen this plant in Walmart and immediately fell in love with it. I left the store without it. I got home and was upset that I left it. Needless to say I am heading back up to Walmart to get it
Even my location is dry I cant stop getting plants that loves humidity because they are stunning🥰. Hope I come across this beauty one day. Keep it coming Costa!🤗
I am LOVING the dark foliage plants and can't get enough! Would love to see more dark foliage versions of other species! Thank You for my Geo, I love her!!
Glad to hear you're enjoying your Geo! Our research and development team is testing a lot of varieties --- fingers crossed you'll see more dark-leaf plants you like passing the tests and coming out in the future! ---Justin, Costa Farms Horticulturist
Fast forward one year I just got mine from Armstrong's Nursery in Los Angeles CA. Found it on delivery day still in the paper sleeve. In perfect condition. Huge leaves. Priced at $44.99. I had to think really hard for about 5 minutes and got it! I also got the Peru Monstera which has the biggest leaves I've ever seen even on UA-cam. Super happy Costa Farms! Thank you
I found my Geo today at a local nursery! It was $19.99 without the cache pot. I didn't mind it came "pot not included". I was so happy to find this plant and can't wait to see how well it grows!
Oh yes it is very beautiful and special plants. Just got mine 2 weeks ago and it is growing beautifully. Thank you so much @Costa Farms for bringing gorgeous and unique plants to us. 🤩👍
Thank you so much for this! I was going to pass on this plant because a You Tuber commented that they are harder to give enough humidity to than Calatheas (obviously I shouldn’t be listening to nom-experts!). I live in the Tampa Bay Area….Geo will love it at my home! 💜🪴
@@janafoley6272: It's tough to say without seeing it --- would you mind sending us some photos and share a description of growing conditions to Questions@costafarms.com ? That would be super helpful and allow us to give you more specific advice.
The plant is just beautiful! I'm hoping to own one soon. I have been on the lookout recently. Some are posting in plant groups that the Geo is arriving in stores. Fingers crossed it comes to east TN soon! Thank you for all the growing advice.
Marilyn: Crops are shipping now as a part of the Trending Tropicals collection, so keep an eye out at your favorite store that buys from us! (www.costafarms.com/retailers)
I got mine a few weeks ago and loooove it. How awesome that it won new plant of the year! It’s growing beautifully. My boyfriend and I think it looks like an ancient plant from the dinosaur era. But I quite like the Mars idea too! Thanks for the video 💚
These are absolutely beautiful & unique. One lonely waif caught my eye today at one of my big box stores. It was very sad, wilty and broken. I brought it home watered it thoroughly and within an hour it perked right up. I'm really looking forward to a long period of enjoyment with this stunning beauty! 😊🪴
Hi Mike! OMGolly, I really need to find this plant. It is beautiful! I love the almost black leaves. I have 3 ZZ Raven from the Tropical Trend collection and this would look so good with them. Thank you so much for sharing!
Mine is getting 'leggy' Looked well balanced in its white pot that it came in but within a month its stems kept growing so much so that most of the plant leaves are outside the pot. I keep it in the same lighting and moisture as from the nursery, any ideas??
Congrats on all the new growth! You can either pinch it back (it grows pretty readily from cuttings, so you can use the pieces you pinch off to propagate) or transplant it into a larger pot to keep it in scale. As it grows, it can spread more than 24 inches across, so eventually it does outgrow the 6-in pot we grow it in.
@@CostaFarms thanks for the reply and info. Wasn't too familiar with this plant and was a bit surprised considering I've read that its a slow grower. I'll go ahead a prop some cuttings and eventually have a few Geos in my rotation. Thanks again
Please help! I love this plant but mine is going crispy from the outside of the leaves inwards. I run a humidifier daily. It is in a selfwatering pot and stays moist. I have even misted it sometimes. i don't kow what to do and I am scared i will lose it.
Sorry to hear you're having some troubles with your Geo. 😥 When you say it's staying moist, is it possible it's staying too moist? Wet soil can be problematic for this plant. Also: Is it near a draft source (such as drafty door, window, or heating/air-conditioning vent)? Hot or cold air can make the leaves go crispy prematurely. Do you fertilize? Excess fertilizer salts can also cause the leaf tips to go brown. If none of these sound right, please send pictures and a more detailed description of the growing conditions to us at Questions@CostaFarms.com so our team can help!
@@CostaFarms Wow thanks for the response. He was near a patio door that I could feel the radiating off. I loved him under a large Monstera which is near a humidifier. It seems like the crispyness has possibly slowed. The pot he is in is self watering so it stays pretty moist. I don't refill the reservoir until the plant feels slightly dry at the top inch or so of soil.
I'm definitely going to have to get this one. It's beautiful and living in Alabama humidity isn't going to be a problem. I can't wait to try it. It's so interesting!
My s/o bought me one today as an early v-day gift! We can't find any in our area that survived shipping totally unscathed, but I love mine and can't wait for new growth. Thank you Mike, you really have all the answers on lock here. Your advice for us northerners running our humidifiers 24/7 right now is much appreciated. Also, how does one obtain tickets to TPIE? (asking for a friend)
Thank you for the feedback, Wynn! In terms of next year's TPIE event, you can just go to the website and register (www.tpie.org/2022/public/enter.aspx)
I got mine the moment I saw it at the store. Unfortunately I left it outside and he got a lot of sun in the morning and a lot of the leaves browned and burned. I cut the burnt tips off and moved it to a rather very shaded area indoors. It got better right away but the damage was done. It’s doing very good but I noticed that the new growth which appeared in paired leafs wilted and died when they were still small. I watered it and moved it to an area indoors but receiving sun. I hope it likes it more
I just received mine and I’m in love with this plant. I named him Geo George. I instinctively place him near my humidifier it’s really dry air in my place this winter up north. Thank you for the care tips.
We hope you enjoy life with Geo George! Reach out if you ever have any questions about him. We're always happy to help as we can. ---Justin, Costa Farms Horticulturist
Happy Birthday! We hope you continue to enjoy your Geo for many years. Don't hesitate to reach out if you ever have any questions about her! Our team is here to help.
Mike, I have tried my Geo in several different places. Front porch, back porch, inside. I cant figure out just what it wants. It keeps getting those brown edges. I now have 2 that look like crap. What am I doing wrong ??? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks for bringing Costa Farms plants to us. I have lots of them. (I don't have any other habits) Live up by Gainesville 🪴🌼🪴
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! Can't wait to add one to my collection. Will they be expensive when they hit stores? I found them online but OUTRAGEOUS prices. Keep the beauty coming! Great job!
Hi MtBiker68: Crops are shipping now as a part of the Trending Tropicals collection, so keep an eye out at your favorite store that buys from us! (www.costafarms.com/retailers) In terms of price, retailers should price them the same as the other Trending Tropicals (Raven ZZ, Global Green, Baltic Blue, Network Calathea, etc.). Hope this helps! ---Justin, Costa Farms Horticulturist
I just found one in the garden center at Walmart here in Richmond Virginia, and I'm in love! I had never seen one before, and just had to scoop it up. All of them were gorgeous and healthy, and I had a hard time choosing which one would come home with me. I may go back for another one before they disappear, especially now that I know it's new and rare. I was wondering if I should repot in fresh soil? I almost always do with all my plants, but it seems happy. Also, what kind of soil mix should I use? (I mix my own for all of my plants, so I have plenty of materials to choose from)Thank you Costa Farms!
Hi Heather! There's no need to repot your Geogenanthus unless you really want to. It should be perfectly happy in its mix as long as it doesn't dry out. If you prefer to repot, we recommend a good moisture-retentive mix as this is one of the more thirsty plants in our collection (similar to a Spathiphyllum).
I recently purchased mine, a few weeks ago. It got a little too dry, not sure how I let that happen 😩. But, I sat it in a bowl of water and it absorbed that right up and like you said, bounces back quickly. I did get a few brown edges on leaves that came a little brown, but I’ll be sure and be mindful of it’s watering needs from now on! Mine was on clearance so it was not it’s best when I brought home. Curious, how do you propagate this?
Hey Mike! I found a VARIEGATED one! 🤩 I know there's a few others out there as I've seen 2 on reddit and 1 here on UA-cam. Did you guys know about the variegation? I'm so curious to know how many are out there...🙃
Medium to bright light is best --- within 3 to 4 feet of an east- or west-facing window is ideal. Artificial lighting works well, too. In terms of fertilizing, there's no single right regiment. The easiest way to fertilize is to add time-release fertilizer to the potting mix every spring (following the recommendations on the fertilizer packaging). Or you can also use any general-purpose fertilizer (time-release or water-soluble) formulated for use on houseplants following that fertilizer's directions. ---Justin, Costa Farms Horticulturist
Dow: Sorry to hear you haven't ben able to find one yet. We hope your favorite local retailers' next order aligns with a Geogenanthus crop being ready to go so you see it in your area! If you get tired of waiting, you may also be able to buy it online and have it delivered to your home (depending where you live).
Keep an eye out, Johnnie --- we'll continue to send them out as a part of our Trending Tropicals collection throughout the year. And if you get tired of waiting, you can order online! shop.costafarms.com/collections/trending-tropicals-collection/products/medium-geogenanthus-ciliatus-parent
Just up potted mine probably too big of a pot but roots coming out bottom and was unable to care for it properly so browning of leaves. We will see if it gets more happy.
We hope you're able to bring her back to good health! If you ever need tips/advice, don't hesitate to reach out --- our customer care team is always MORE than happy to help as they can via Questions@CostaFarms.com
Hi Plant Mama! Yes, you can trim it back and encourage new growth farther back on the stem. Do be sure to leave at least a few inches of stem for it to grow back from, though.
Hi! We have not seen them go dormant in any testing we've done --- be we're not able to test every possible scenario. We have seen some stressors --- such as cold --- defoliate it, but it's able to push out new growth within a couple of weeks.
I love this plant, and bought my first one about 3 weeks ago in Chicago. It was doing really well, and 2 new leaves just opened up. But, in the last few days 2 of the older leaves have started browning from the tips, and I'm not sure why. I keep it a few feet away from an East facing window, I have a humidifier in the room, I mist it once or twice a day, and I check the soil every few days. Do you think I need to water it more, or is there another reason the leaves are crisping?
Hi Dave: It's tough to say for sure without being able to see the plant. For a more accurate diagnosis, I'd encourage you to send pics to the team at Questions@CostaFarms.com. But in general, I'd wonder if it was a moisture issue. Has the plant wilted at all? Like a Spathiphyllum, it wilts really quickly when it's drier than it wants to be. If it stays wilted just a bit too long, damage starts to occur. But if your plant hasn't wilted in your care, you can probably guess too little water isn't an issue. I'd also watch for too much water---if it stays wetter than it wants to, roots start to drown and die, preventing the plant from taking up as much water as it needs. Is it near a source of drafts (like a heating vent)? Hot or cold drafts can really mess with this plant. BTW: For what it's worth, misting the plant probably isn't doing much for it. Misting provides a really short-term humidity burst, but as such, it's not an effective humidity builder. It's really more therapeutic for you than the Geo. Hope this helps? ---Justin, Costa Farms Horticulturist
@@CostaFarms Thanks! It actually hasn't been wilting at all. I've had it for over a month and it is growing, and the leaves are reaching up. It looks pretty good besides some crisping leaves. The 2 new leaves look beautiful!
It's a low-growing plant, so it stays less than a foot or so tall. And over time, a healthy clump can spread more than a foot wide with 8-inch-long leaves.
If you wish to fertilize for faster growth, you can use any general-purpose houseplant fertilizer. How often and how much to use depends on the product (unfortunately every fertilizer seems to have its own set of instructions). Follow the guidelines on the fertilizer label. In terms of temperature, average household temperatures (60-90F / 15-32C) are just fine. Do be sure to keep it above 50F/10C as it is sensitive to cool weather. ---Justin, Costa Farms Horticulturist
Glad to hear you're enjoying yours! In terms of propagation, they do not come from tissue culture. We hope you're not disappointed, but we propagate Geogenanthus via traditional cuttings. ---Justin, Costa Farms Horticulturist
Hi Erin, We recommend you should pinch back the growth tips which will force branching and should give it more light. Geo gets leggy when in search of light --- normally it will form a mound. If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask.
I've had this since last year. I got it as a gift and could not find any info on this until now. I got it in a very sad state and although it's in ICU, it's still holding on. I just looked at the roots as I've been scared to do anything and noticed some root rot. I repotted in dry soil with osmocote and will leave it be for a week. If anyone has any info that could help me save it I'd be so grateful.
Hi! Sorry to hear your Geogenanthus is struggling. As is the case with just about any stressed plant, the best thing you can do is give it good, consistent conditions/care. Its deal state is one with medium to bright, indirect light; consistently moist soil; average to above-average relative humidity; and protection from drafts. It's pretty susceptible to drying out, so try not to let it wilt once you get it stabilized again.
I adore this plant. It was my wishlist plant, and I finally bought it-I never realized how thirsty it was 😅 I usually do research, but because it was such a wishlist plant I didn’t bother. I figured first get my hands on it.
So happy you found one! And yes, Geo prefers to stay moist compared to other plants. 😊
I have no way to prove it, but my grandparents owned a commercial/retail nursery in S. Florida in the 1970s (so they had MANY plants from wild sources). I am 💯 positive my mother had a Geo when I was growing up. I feel like this may have been one that was found…then lost again. I appreciate Costa bringing it to the world (again??).
Thanks for sharing! Since Geo has been happily growing in the wilds of South America for thousands of years, it is quite possible that others have grown her, too. There are many cool plants known & grown only by collectors here in North America. 😀
This is one of my favorite indoor plants. It is stunningly beautiful, extremely hardy, and ideal for a collection of rare and exotic plants. I adore my geo. 💚 💚 💚
It needs high humidity?
Just seen this plant in Walmart and immediately fell in love with it. I left the store without it. I got home and was upset that I left it. Needless to say I am heading back up to Walmart to get it
Lawanna: We hope you enjoy your new Geo! Thanks for giving her a great home. 💚💚💚
I finally got mine. It was really dehydrated, but bounced right back and it's very happy now. It's breathtaking when you see one for the first time.
Thank you for saving her --- and glad to hear she has a great home!
Even my location is dry I cant stop getting plants that loves humidity because they are stunning🥰. Hope I come across this beauty one day. Keep it coming Costa!🤗
I am LOVING the dark foliage plants and can't get enough! Would love to see more dark foliage versions of other species! Thank You for my Geo, I love her!!
Glad to hear you're enjoying your Geo! Our research and development team is testing a lot of varieties --- fingers crossed you'll see more dark-leaf plants you like passing the tests and coming out in the future! ---Justin, Costa Farms Horticulturist
Fast forward one year I just got mine from Armstrong's Nursery in Los Angeles CA. Found it on delivery day still in the paper sleeve. In perfect condition. Huge leaves. Priced at $44.99. I had to think really hard for about 5 minutes and got it! I also got the Peru Monstera which has the biggest leaves I've ever seen even on UA-cam. Super happy Costa Farms! Thank you
Thanks for giving them a great home! We hope you enjoy your Geo and Monstera Peru!! 💚💚💚
I found my Geo today at a local nursery! It was $19.99 without the cache pot. I didn't mind it came "pot not included". I was so happy to find this plant and can't wait to see how well it grows!
Thank you for giving her a great home, Marilyn! We hope you enjoy her!
"Geo" is absolutely stunning!💚 I can't wait to add it to my collection!
Just purchased one this weekend. They called it a Geo Peperomia. Very exciting. Thank you for the care details.
Thanks for giving your Geo a great home, Kim!! 💚💚💚
A new shipment came to my Lowes in Virginia and I grabbed it. It was in fantastic shape, look forward to this unusual plant. Stunning!
Thanks for giving her a great home! Reach out if you ever have any questions about her. Thanks!
I just bought my first Geo today! I'm excited to add this to my collection ~ thank you Costa Farms!
Debbie in WA Ü
Thanks for giving her a great home, Debbie! 🤗
Hi Mike, I just picked mine up!! Shout out Walmart Delta Shores! Thank you for finding such a beauty-LOVE the look💜🖤💚
Oh yes it is very beautiful and special plants. Just got mine 2 weeks ago and it is growing beautifully. Thank you so much @Costa Farms for bringing gorgeous and unique plants to us. 🤩👍
Thank you for giving our plants a great home!
@@CostaFarms Almost all my plants are from Costa Farms and I love them.❣️😀👍
This new plant is so beautiful. I already got too many plants in my apparment. But I will buy it if it not so expensive.
Thank you so much. I found a half dead one in Walmart and purchased it. Never seen one before but quite striking of a plant.
Thanks for giving your Geo a great home!! We hope you continue to enjoy her as she grows and thrives in your care. 💚💚💚
Mine is on the way…. indeed🥰🔥🔥🔥🔥 costly…. Indeed❣️ looking so forward to it🌱🌱
Thank you so much for this! I was going to pass on this plant because a You Tuber commented that they are harder to give enough humidity to than Calatheas (obviously I shouldn’t be listening to nom-experts!). I live in the Tampa Bay Area….Geo will love it at my home! 💜🪴
We're always happy to help as we can, Mona! Reach out anytime there's something you want to know! ---Justin, Costa Farms Horticulturist
@@CostaFarms justin, my Geo’s leaves are curling up. Too much light? What are your thoughts?
@@janafoley6272: It's tough to say without seeing it --- would you mind sending us some photos and share a description of growing conditions to Questions@costafarms.com ? That would be super helpful and allow us to give you more specific advice.
@@CostaFarms Actually I put a humidifier in the room and all was well within about five hours!
The plant is just beautiful! I'm hoping to own one soon. I have been on the lookout recently. Some are posting in plant groups that the Geo is arriving in stores. Fingers crossed it comes to east TN soon! Thank you for all the growing advice.
Marilyn: Crops are shipping now as a part of the Trending Tropicals collection, so keep an eye out at your favorite store that buys from us! (www.costafarms.com/retailers)
I just found one here in Richmond Virginia at Walmart garden center! Its gorgeous!
I got mine a few weeks ago and loooove it. How awesome that it won new plant of the year! It’s growing beautifully. My boyfriend and I think it looks like an ancient plant from the dinosaur era. But I quite like the Mars idea too! Thanks for the video 💚
Glad to hear you're loving your Geo! 💚 💚 💚
These are absolutely beautiful & unique. One lonely waif caught my eye today at one of my big box stores. It was very sad, wilty and broken.
I brought it home watered it thoroughly and within an hour it perked right up. I'm really looking forward to a long period of enjoyment with this stunning beauty! 😊🪴
Thank you for giving her a great home, Holly! We're so glad to hear you're enjoying her. 💚💚💚
Hi Mike! OMGolly, I really need to find this plant. It is beautiful! I love the almost black leaves. I have 3 ZZ Raven from the Tropical Trend collection and this would look so good with them. Thank you so much for sharing!
If you can't find it in your local store, Sandy G, you can always order it online and have it shipped fresh from our farm, direct to you!
@@CostaFarms Thank you! I did check out your store, but I'm hoping to find it for less $$$ locally. ;-)
Just bought one the other day and soon as I saw it it stopped me in my tracks. Such a gorgeous plant
So I listened to that advice last year. You can absolutely overwater geo. I root rotted the crap out of mine, making it the first plant I truly killed
Hey Russell! We're sorry to hear this! Geo can be a bit tricky to get the watering right. 😢
Mine is getting 'leggy' Looked well balanced in its white pot that it came in but within a month its stems kept growing so much so that most of the plant leaves are outside the pot. I keep it in the same lighting and moisture as from the nursery, any ideas??
Congrats on all the new growth! You can either pinch it back (it grows pretty readily from cuttings, so you can use the pieces you pinch off to propagate) or transplant it into a larger pot to keep it in scale. As it grows, it can spread more than 24 inches across, so eventually it does outgrow the 6-in pot we grow it in.
@@CostaFarms thanks for the reply and info. Wasn't too familiar with this plant and was a bit surprised considering I've read that its a slow grower. I'll go ahead a prop some cuttings and eventually have a few Geos in my rotation. Thanks again
You're welcome! Happy we could help. 😊
Please help! I love this plant but mine is going crispy from the outside of the leaves inwards. I run a humidifier daily. It is in a selfwatering pot and stays moist. I have even misted it sometimes. i don't kow what to do and I am scared i will lose it.
Sorry to hear you're having some troubles with your Geo. 😥 When you say it's staying moist, is it possible it's staying too moist? Wet soil can be problematic for this plant. Also: Is it near a draft source (such as drafty door, window, or heating/air-conditioning vent)? Hot or cold air can make the leaves go crispy prematurely. Do you fertilize? Excess fertilizer salts can also cause the leaf tips to go brown. If none of these sound right, please send pictures and a more detailed description of the growing conditions to us at Questions@CostaFarms.com so our team can help!
@@CostaFarms Wow thanks for the response. He was near a patio door that I could feel the radiating off. I loved him under a large Monstera which is near a humidifier. It seems like the crispyness has possibly slowed. The pot he is in is self watering so it stays pretty moist. I don't refill the reservoir until the plant feels slightly dry at the top inch or so of soil.
I have one and am in love it my Geogenanthus super shiny and the purple color is amazing
So glad to hear, Victor!
After seeing your video I bought one at Lowe’s. It’s beautiful, you had me at purple 🤷🏼♀️
I’m in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Thanks for giving her a great home! 💚💚💚
I'm definitely going to have to get this one. It's beautiful and living in Alabama humidity isn't going to be a problem. I can't wait to try it. It's so interesting!
I got my Geo today!!!! I'm so excited to have found one
So glad to hear! We hope you enjoy her!!
My s/o bought me one today as an early v-day gift! We can't find any in our area that survived shipping totally unscathed, but I love mine and can't wait for new growth. Thank you Mike, you really have all the answers on lock here. Your advice for us northerners running our humidifiers 24/7 right now is much appreciated. Also, how does one obtain tickets to TPIE? (asking for a friend)
Thank you for the feedback, Wynn!
In terms of next year's TPIE event, you can just go to the website and register (www.tpie.org/2022/public/enter.aspx)
I got mine the moment I saw it at the store. Unfortunately I left it outside and he got a lot of sun in the morning and a lot of the leaves browned and burned. I cut the burnt tips off and moved it to a rather very shaded area indoors. It got better right away but the damage was done. It’s doing very good but I noticed that the new growth which appeared in paired leafs wilted and died when they were still small. I watered it and moved it to an area indoors but receiving sun. I hope it likes it more
Sorry to hear, Daniel. We hope it recovers quickly now that you have it indoors.
I just received mine and I’m in love with this plant. I named him Geo George. I instinctively place him near my humidifier it’s really dry air in my place this winter up north. Thank you for the care tips.
We hope you enjoy life with Geo George! Reach out if you ever have any questions about him. We're always happy to help as we can. ---Justin, Costa Farms Horticulturist
It's new leaf is 😍 😍 😍!
Interesting 🤔
I just got this plant for my birthday
Happy Birthday! We hope you continue to enjoy your Geo for many years. Don't hesitate to reach out if you ever have any questions about her! Our team is here to help.
Mike, I have tried my Geo in several different places. Front porch, back porch, inside. I cant figure out just what it wants. It keeps getting those brown edges. I now have 2 that look like crap. What am I doing wrong ??? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks for bringing Costa Farms plants to us. I have lots of them. (I don't have any other habits) Live up by Gainesville 🪴🌼🪴
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! Can't wait to add one to my collection. Will they be expensive when they hit stores? I found them online but OUTRAGEOUS prices. Keep the beauty coming! Great job!
Hi MtBiker68: Crops are shipping now as a part of the Trending Tropicals collection, so keep an eye out at your favorite store that buys from us! (www.costafarms.com/retailers) In terms of price, retailers should price them the same as the other Trending Tropicals (Raven ZZ, Global Green, Baltic Blue, Network Calathea, etc.). Hope this helps! ---Justin, Costa Farms Horticulturist
@@CostaFarms Thanks! T.T. at Lowe's are usually around $20. I'll be watching for them!
I just found one in the garden center at Walmart here in Richmond Virginia, and I'm in love! I had never seen one before, and just had to scoop it up. All of them were gorgeous and healthy, and I had a hard time choosing which one would come home with me. I may go back for another one before they disappear, especially now that I know it's new and rare. I was wondering if I should repot in fresh soil? I almost always do with all my plants, but it seems happy. Also, what kind of soil mix should I use? (I mix my own for all of my plants, so I have plenty of materials to choose from)Thank you Costa Farms!
Hi Heather! There's no need to repot your Geogenanthus unless you really want to. It should be perfectly happy in its mix as long as it doesn't dry out. If you prefer to repot, we recommend a good moisture-retentive mix as this is one of the more thirsty plants in our collection (similar to a Spathiphyllum).
@@CostaFarms okay great! Thank you so much for your fast reply! I'll leave it be for now!
I recently purchased mine, a few weeks ago. It got a little too dry, not sure how I let that happen 😩. But, I sat it in a bowl of water and it absorbed that right up and like you said, bounces back quickly. I did get a few brown edges on leaves that came a little brown, but I’ll be sure and be mindful of it’s watering needs from now on! Mine was on clearance so it was not it’s best when I brought home.
Curious, how do you propagate this?
Hi Rachel! Glad to hear your Geo bounced back. 💚 It propagates easily via cuttings (that's how prop our crops here at Costa Farms). Hope that helps!
These are so interesting, I want one.
Hey Mike! I found a VARIEGATED one! 🤩
I know there's a few others out there as I've seen 2 on reddit and 1 here on UA-cam. Did you guys know about the variegation? I'm so curious to know how many are out there...🙃
💚What about light conditions, and fertilizer routine?
Medium to bright light is best --- within 3 to 4 feet of an east- or west-facing window is ideal. Artificial lighting works well, too. In terms of fertilizing, there's no single right regiment. The easiest way to fertilize is to add time-release fertilizer to the potting mix every spring (following the recommendations on the fertilizer packaging). Or you can also use any general-purpose fertilizer (time-release or water-soluble) formulated for use on houseplants following that fertilizer's directions. ---Justin, Costa Farms Horticulturist
@@CostaFarms thanks Justin!
I loved it and been looking for it but no one gets it yet, thank you for sharing 💜
Dow: Sorry to hear you haven't ben able to find one yet. We hope your favorite local retailers' next order aligns with a Geogenanthus crop being ready to go so you see it in your area! If you get tired of waiting, you may also be able to buy it online and have it delivered to your home (depending where you live).
South east Asia, Is that Thailand? Because first time I saw them, It is few years ago here in Thailand.
Hoping to add one to my plant collection!
Keep an eye out, Johnnie --- we'll continue to send them out as a part of our Trending Tropicals collection throughout the year. And if you get tired of waiting, you can order online!
shop.costafarms.com/collections/trending-tropicals-collection/products/medium-geogenanthus-ciliatus-parent
@@CostaFarms , I enjoy the hunt!
Just up potted mine probably too big of a pot but roots coming out bottom and was unable to care for it properly so browning of leaves. We will see if it gets more happy.
We hope you're able to bring her back to good health! If you ever need tips/advice, don't hesitate to reach out --- our customer care team is always MORE than happy to help as they can via Questions@CostaFarms.com
Would it do well in a self watering pot?
Yes, very well!
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Mine is super leggy, will it grow back if I cut the stem down? Same thing happening to my Costa red ginger.
Hi Plant Mama! Yes, you can trim it back and encourage new growth farther back on the stem. Do be sure to leave at least a few inches of stem for it to grow back from, though.
Do these plants go dormant? I think mine may have died but want to be sure before I ditch it since it is a rhizome.
Hi! We have not seen them go dormant in any testing we've done --- be we're not able to test every possible scenario. We have seen some stressors --- such as cold --- defoliate it, but it's able to push out new growth within a couple of weeks.
I love this plant, and bought my first one about 3 weeks ago in Chicago. It was doing really well, and 2 new leaves just opened up. But, in the last few days 2 of the older leaves have started browning from the tips, and I'm not sure why. I keep it a few feet away from an East facing window, I have a humidifier in the room, I mist it once or twice a day, and I check the soil every few days. Do you think I need to water it more, or is there another reason the leaves are crisping?
Hi Dave: It's tough to say for sure without being able to see the plant. For a more accurate diagnosis, I'd encourage you to send pics to the team at Questions@CostaFarms.com. But in general, I'd wonder if it was a moisture issue. Has the plant wilted at all? Like a Spathiphyllum, it wilts really quickly when it's drier than it wants to be. If it stays wilted just a bit too long, damage starts to occur. But if your plant hasn't wilted in your care, you can probably guess too little water isn't an issue. I'd also watch for too much water---if it stays wetter than it wants to, roots start to drown and die, preventing the plant from taking up as much water as it needs. Is it near a source of drafts (like a heating vent)? Hot or cold drafts can really mess with this plant.
BTW: For what it's worth, misting the plant probably isn't doing much for it. Misting provides a really short-term humidity burst, but as such, it's not an effective humidity builder. It's really more therapeutic for you than the Geo. Hope this helps? ---Justin, Costa Farms Horticulturist
@@CostaFarms Thanks! It actually hasn't been wilting at all. I've had it for over a month and it is growing, and the leaves are reaching up. It looks pretty good besides some crisping leaves. The 2 new leaves look beautiful!
I haven’t seen it yet but someone in San Antonio saw one at Lowes. I hope I can find one. How big do they get?
It's a low-growing plant, so it stays less than a foot or so tall. And over time, a healthy clump can spread more than a foot wide with 8-inch-long leaves.
How often/ when/ what to Fertilize? What room temperature does it thrive in?
If you wish to fertilize for faster growth, you can use any general-purpose houseplant fertilizer. How often and how much to use depends on the product (unfortunately every fertilizer seems to have its own set of instructions). Follow the guidelines on the fertilizer label.
In terms of temperature, average household temperatures (60-90F / 15-32C) are just fine. Do be sure to keep it above 50F/10C as it is sensitive to cool weather. ---Justin, Costa Farms Horticulturist
I have three Geo’s! Love them! Are they made from tissue culture?
Glad to hear you're enjoying yours! In terms of propagation, they do not come from tissue culture. We hope you're not disappointed, but we propagate Geogenanthus via traditional cuttings. ---Justin, Costa Farms Horticulturist
@@CostaFarms nope! Just curious..👍
I love it
Thank you, Geiny!
I love my geo, but after about a year, it’s super leggy and sparse. Any advice on getting it to fill out?
Hi Erin,
We recommend you should pinch back the growth tips which will force branching and should give it more light. Geo gets leggy when in search of light --- normally it will form a mound. If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask.
Please give it a Common name im so excited to see what you come up with
Mars Melon Plant
They did just “Geo”
I've had this since last year. I got it as a gift and could not find any info on this until now. I got it in a very sad state and although it's in ICU, it's still holding on. I just looked at the roots as I've been scared to do anything and noticed some root rot. I repotted in dry soil with osmocote and will leave it be for a week.
If anyone has any info that could help me save it I'd be so grateful.
Hi! Sorry to hear your Geogenanthus is struggling. As is the case with just about any stressed plant, the best thing you can do is give it good, consistent conditions/care. Its deal state is one with medium to bright, indirect light; consistently moist soil; average to above-average relative humidity; and protection from drafts. It's pretty susceptible to drying out, so try not to let it wilt once you get it stabilized again.