What it is: This listing is sold as a seersucker plant. Clemson Extension lists the seersucker plant as Geogenanthus poeppigii: oval leaves with a puckered or undulating texture and a striped pattern of alternating light and dark green. It is not the same plant as Geogenanthus ciliatus. We do not have our own photos of this plant yet.

Light: Clemson Extension says geo plants are adapted to shade: put them near a north- or east-facing window, and use a sheer curtain if they sit in a south or west window so afternoon sun does not scorch the leaves. A grow bulb on a nearby lamp, kept at a gentle distance, can help in our dark northern Alberta winters if that window light is not enough. Too much light can cause brown spots (Clemson Extension).

Watering & care: Keep the mix evenly moist but not soggy. Clemson Extension recommends watering weekly, and letting the top inch of the potting mix dry between waterings. Empty any saucer so the pot does not sit in water. Use a rich, organic, soilless mix that drains well (Clemson Extension).

Humidity: Clemson Extension asks for medium to high humidity, ideally 50 to 80%, and suggests a humidifier or a glass cloche. In our dry indoor winters a humidifier is the better choice; brown leaf edges can mean the air is too dry (Clemson Extension). A pebble tray is not the first choice here.

Temperature: Clemson Extension prefers warm temperatures between 65 and 75°F, and says to protect the plant from temperatures below 50°F. Treat it as a houseplant here, and keep it off cold glass.

Winter indoors: Keep it in a frost-free north or east window, or under a gentle grow bulb, and be careful not to overwater. Clemson Extension says not to fertilize in fall or winter.

Expected indoor size: Clemson Extension lists a mature indoor size of 6 to 10 inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide. Flowers are small, with three fringed purple petals, and are rarely seen in cultivation; they emerge from rhizomes (Clemson Extension).

Feeding: Clemson Extension suggests a half-strength balanced houseplant fertilizer once a month in spring and summer, and no feed in fall or winter. Our Schultz All Purpose Plant Food used lightly is a good starting point.

Pets & pests: Clemson Extension notes that geo plants are pet safe. We do not have a dedicated ASPCA plant page for Geogenanthus, so we are citing Clemson, not the ASPCA. It is still a plant, not a snack. Watch for spider mites and mealybugs; brown leaf edges often mean low humidity, and brown spots can mean too much light (Clemson Extension).

About your plant: Every plant is a little different. Size, fullness and leaf count vary from plant to plant and change with age and light, so we can't promise a particular plant size or leaf colour. The options listed (4") refer to the pot or container size. They do not guarantee an exact plant size or leaf colour. We don't have our own photos of this plant yet. The gallery image is a shared Geogenanthus graphic for inspiration only; it does not show this plant.