Goeppertia crocata ‘Candela’ Espostoa Pests: monitor for thrips and

Pests: monitor for thrips and mites

Moisture: Keep substrate evenly moist with brief drying in the top 2 – 3 cm between waterings

creating a striking contrast even at a young stage

Blend the three materials with a base material instead of potting directly into pure coarse ingredients

Goeppertia crocata ‘Candela’ Espostoa Pests: monitor for thrips andGoeppertia crocata Candela Dark green leaves with purple toned reverses form a compact leafy base. Mature plants can send up separate flower stalks between the foliage, each topped by upright orange bracts that hold the much smaller flowers. The bright bracts stand above the darker leaves and create a clear seasonal change in the plant. After flowering, the low clump of coloured foliage remains the main structure.