Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux






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Goeppertia rufibarba 'Wavestar' is grown for texture as much as colour, with narrow lance-shaped leaves whose slightly ruffled edges and velvety surface give the plant a soft almost feathery look. The upper leaf surface stays deep green while the underside shows maroon to purple, especially when the leaves lift at night in the typical Marantaceae motion. Indoors it forms an upright bushy clump around 60–100 cm, bringing movement and softness rather than hard architectural lines.
Bright indirect light, evenly moist but well-aerated substrate, temperatures around 18–24 °C, and humidity above 60% keep the foliage in best condition. Distilled or rainwater helps reduce edge damage, and division at repotting is the easiest propagation method.
It is described as non-toxic, which makes it practical for homes where pet-safe foliage matters.
Quick Care Guide
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Watering
Water when ~10–25% dry
Substrate
Moisture-retentive but aerated • Evenly moist • Organic-leaning • Fine-medium
Temperature
Ideal: 16–21 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C
Humidity
Humid 60–80 % +
Growth habit
clumping perennial herb
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 100 cm • Max. spread: 50 cm
Toxicity & safety
Non-toxic & Pet Friendly
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Goeppertia rufibarba
These care values are practical reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a starting point, then adjust for your room, pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the plant dries.
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Move outside once nights stay above
18°C
Bring under cover below
15°C
Best outdoors in
Warm summer patio, Sheltered urban spot
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