Goeppertia ornata

Under glass grow in peat-free or loam-based (JI No.2) potting compost in bright indirect or filtered light. Provide high humidity, draught-free conditions and a constant temperature of at least 16°C. Water freely in the growing season and apply a general houseplant fertiliser monthly, reduce watering in winter

Cut down flower spikes after flowering is finished

Propagate by division in late spring, keep plants in warm, humid conditions until re-established

May be susceptible to glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite

Generally disease-free