Goeppertia (Calathea) dressleri 'Helen Kennedy' is a cultivar of Goeppertia dressleri (H.Kenn.) Borchs. & S.Suárez . It is a fascinating cultivar grown for its exquisite foliage. The large, oval leaves are set on slender petioles. The leaf blade of the calatea is a colorful composition of a variety of contrasting shades of green, forming a distinctive, irregular, looking like a hand-painted pattern. Subtle light green veining and dark green borders emphasize the phenomenal, exotic habit of the plant. The underside of the blade is purplish-red in color. 'Helen Kennedy' is an incredibly attractive houseplant, stunning with its beautiful color combination.
Genus name ; 'Goeppertia' is in honor of the German botanist Heinrich Göppert, and was first described in 1831.
Goeppertia (Calathea) dressleri 'Helen Kennedy'
Goeppertia (Calathea) dressleri 'Helen Kennedy' is ca. 45 cm tall, and comes in a ⌀ 14 cm pot.
