Native to Columbia and Venezuela Calathea are known also known as prayer plants as they open their leaves at sunrise and fold their leaves at night, like praying hands. A stunning plant variety has dark glossy green leaves with pinstriped pink overtone patterning to their purple undersides. This plant is also a great for air purifying. Light and Water As with most variegated plants, Calathea need plenty of diffused light however direct sunlight will cause the leaves to fade and lose their markings. They can tolerate some degree of shade, but the better the light con-ditions, the more you will be rewarded by fine foliage. Experiment in your home to find the perfect spot for your plant. To keep a prayer plant happy, make sure you don’t let its soil dry out. Check it at least once a week and wa-ter it when the top two inches of soil feel dry. It will also benefit from feeding once a month in spring and summer. High humidity levels are a must. Stand on a wet pebble tray to improve humidity and mist frequent-ly. Pop it in the shower room or kitchen from time to time to give an extra boost.
Selected for its round leaves with brilliant markings, resembling a medallion Calatheas are often called prayer plants because of their unique leaf movements as the raise and lower their leaves from day to night. These plants enjoy lower light levels high humidity, position in indirect sunlight. Keep out of direct sunlight as this will scorch the leaves.
Easily one of Mother Nature's most exquisite creations, Calathea Medallion makes the perfect Christmas gift for any plant lover. The appeal of this indoor plant is its unmistakable coloured foliage. The large dark green leaves are banded with lighter hues of green and the undersides are a deep red-purple colour which further adds to its charm. High humidity levels are the most with this variety making them perfect for either the bathroom or kitchen. Each Christmas gift comes beautifully presented in a stylish white ceramic 13cm Pot with your own personalised message card and full care instructions. All orders must be received by 8pm Sunday 20th December.#html-body [data-pb-style="60599B212C8F3"]{justify-content: flex-start; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background-position: left top; background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: scroll; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 10px;}#html-body [data-pb-style="60599B212C904"]{border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;}
Selected for its round leaves with brilliant markings, resembling a medallion Calatheas are often called prayer plants because of their unique leaf movements as the raise and lower their leaves from day to night. These plants enjoy lower light levels high humidity, position in indirect sunlight. Keep out of direct sunlight as this will scorch the leaves.
This elegant house plant really does have the 'wow' factor! Glossy, dark green leaves are striped with pale pink markings, and each leaf has a contrasting purple underside. The colourful foliage of Calathea ?Sanderiana? makes this a superb focal point, bringing an exotic feel to a lightly shaded spot indoors.
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Calathea 'Freddy' is an eye-catching tropical plant that brings a touch of the tropics to a warm, bright room. The long, lush leaves are decorated with contrasting, feather-like markings, and arch gently at the leaf tips to create an elegant display. This exotic looking house plant enjoys good humiity, making it perfect for a bright bathroom or kitchen. Height and spread: 60cm (24).