Geogenanthus Ciliatus - Midnight Pearl
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Geogenanthus Ciliatus ‘Midnight Pearl’ – Glossy Near-Black Tropical Foliage Plant
Geogenanthus ciliatus ‘Midnight Pearl’ is a distinctive tropical foliage plant prized for its rounded, glossy leaves that mature from green to exceptionally dark green or near-black, contrasted by rich purple undersides. Native to the wet tropical forests of Ecuador and northern Peru, this low-growing member of the Commelinaceae family develops into a lush, spreading mound and makes an unusual feature plant for warm, humid indoor conditions.
Why You’ll Love It ✔️
✔️ Appearance – Rounded foliage develops a deep, almost black colour with a permanent glossy sheen, while purple leaf undersides add extra contrast.
✔️ Growing Appeal – Its short, creeping stems create a dense, low mound of overlapping foliage rather than an upright or climbing habit.
✔️ Point of Difference – The unusually dark, reflective foliage gives ‘Midnight Pearl’ a dramatic appearance that stands apart from most commonly grown tropical indoor plants.
Care Tips
🌞 Light: Bright indirect light is ideal. Medium indirect light is also suitable, but protect the foliage from harsh direct midday or afternoon sun.
💧 Water: Keep the potting mix consistently and evenly moist, particularly during active growth. Avoid allowing the plant to dry out severely, while still ensuring excess water drains freely.
💦 Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity, reflecting its naturally humid tropical habitat. A humidifier can be beneficial in dry indoor environments.
🌡 Temperature: Prefers warm tropical conditions, ideally around 18–30°C. Protect from cold temperatures and cool drafts.
🌱 Soil: Use a moisture-retentive but well-draining mix containing coco coir, coco chip & perlite to maintain consistent moisture without leaving the roots waterlogged.
🌿 Fertiliser: Controlled-release fertiliser is already added to the potting mix. A balanced liquid fertiliser can be applied occasionally during active growth.
🚫 Toxicity: Reliable authoritative pet-toxicity information for Geogenanthus ciliatus is limited, so we recommend keeping it out of reach of pets and children rather than assuming it is non-toxic.
Also known as: Midnight Pearl, Geo Plant
A superb choice for collectors looking for glossy, near-black foliage and something genuinely different for the tropical indoor plant collection.
We get a lot of questions about how our shipping works, so here’s a simple breakdown 🌿📦
Our shipping rates are charged per box, with each box able to fit up to 8 × 75mm potted plants.
As a general guide:
• 75mm pots make the best use of space, with up to 8 plants fitting in one box
• 100mm pots take up more space, so a box will usually fit around 3 plants depending on their size and shape
If your order requires more than one box, the website will automatically add the additional shipping charge.
For example:
• Up to 8 × 75mm plants = 1 box
• Larger 100mm plants use more box space and may reduce the total number of plants that fit in each box
General Shipping Info
Looking for shipping dates for WA, NT & TAS? Click here
For customers in QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC & SA
Shipping is capped at $22 per box.
For customers in TAS
Shipping is capped at $35 perbox.
This price includes biosecurity treatment, inspection and fees.
We ship orders to Tasmania once per fortnight.
For customers in NT
Shipping is capped at $35 per box.
This price includes biosecurity treatment, inspection and fees.
We ship orders to the Northern Territory once per fortnight.
For customers in WA
Shipping is capped at $35 perbox.
This price includes biosecurity treatment, inspection and fees.
We ship orders to Western Australia once per fortnight.
For customers in quarantine states, it is essential to check with your local Bio Security office to ensure the plants you are ordering are permitted. This is the purchaser’s responsibility PRIOR to ordering.
NT – quarantine@nt.gov.au
TAS – Biosecurity.Tasmania@nre.tas.gov.au
WA – qwa.import@dpird.wa.gov.au
Plants
We send plants exclusively with Australia Post Express. Our shipping app knows when there is a plant in the order and will only display Express Post rates.
As plants are top priority we ship them with the fastest method possible.
We do not ship outside Australia
We ship live plants Australia-wide! Please read the details for your state below. It is your responsibility to check that your plants are allowed in your state before ordering.
Shipping to TAS, WA & NT
Next Shipping Dates:
Note - the cut off for each shipment is the Monday prior for WA & NT, the Friday prior for TAS
NT Shipping Dates 2026
Friday 4 September 2026
Friday 18 September 2026
Friday 2 October 2026
Friday 16 October 2026
Friday 30 October 2026
Friday 13 November 2026
Friday 27 November 2026
Friday 11 December 2026
Note - the cut off for each shipment is the Monday prior for WA & NT, the Friday prior for TAS
WA & TAS Shipping Dates 2026
Monday 7 September 2026
Monday 21 September 2026
Monday 5 October 2026
Monday 19 October 2026
Monday 2 November 2026
Monday 16 November 2026
Monday 30 November 2026
Monday 14 December 2026
Tasmania (TAS)
Tasmania is the easiest quarantine state for us to ship to because we are certified to self-assess our plants.
Shipping cost: $35 per shipping bundle (includes all biosecurity treatment, inspection, and fees).
Shipping frequency: Orders are sent once per fortnight.
Order cut-off: Close of business the Friday prior to shipping.
📩 Tas Biosecurity Contact: Biosecurity.Tasmania@nre.tas.gov.au
Northern Territory (NT)
All plants shipped to NT require chemical treatment and a biosecurity inspection by a QLD Biosecurity Officer before shipping.
Shipping cost: $35 per shipping bundle (includes all biosecurity treatment, inspection, and fees).
Shipping frequency: Orders are sent once per fortnight.
Important: You must check with NT Biosecurity to confirm your plants are permitted before ordering.
Please note: We cannot send NT orders to PO Boxes. NT Biosecurity require a physical street address for all parcels.
📩 NT Biosecurity Contact: quarantine@nt.gov.au
Western Australia (WA)
🚨 WA Customers – Please Read Carefully 🚨
You must check the WAOL (Western Australia Organism List) before ordering. If a plant is not on this list, we cannot send it.
If you're in WA and you see a checkout error its probably becuase you're trying to order plants that are not permitted in your state, please refer to the WAOL.
Shipping cost: $35 per shipping bundle (includes all biosecurity treatment, inspection, and fees).
Shipping frequency: Orders are sent once per fortnight.
Important: You must check with WA Biosecurity to confirm your plants are permitted before ordering.
Delivery can take up to 2 weeks due to WA Biosecurity holding parcels for inspection.
📩 WA Biosecurity Contact: qwa.import@dpird.wa.gov.au
Reminder for All Quarantine State Customers (TAS, NT, WA):
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YOU are responsible for checking that the plants you order are allowed in your state.
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Check with your local biosecurity office before ordering.
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If plants are refused entry due to quarantine restrictions, we are not responsible for refunds or replacements.
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The shipping cost you pay at checkout covers everything—there are no extra fees beyond what you pay at checkout.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation!
