Collection: Calathea Plants

Calatheas are lovely plants that are planted for their attractive foliage. The leaves top sides appear to have been decorated with delicate brushstrokes. The zebra plant peacock plant and rattlesnake plant are all nicknames for the plant because of its eye-catching stripes and veining.

Calathea are truly tropical in every respect as they are indigenous to Brazil and can be cultivated indoors all year. Calathea leaves are often used for handicraft and food packaging in the tropics mainly Brazil.

Baskets are woven with the oblong leaves while food is wrapped with the broader leaves due to the variety of leaf shapes. Calatheas are also considered pet-friendly plants making them ideal for anyone who lives with a furry companion.

How do you care for Calathea

Calathea has a reputation as a tropical plant and its understandable. Calatheas are generally easy-going and low-maintenance plants. They're extremely sensitive to cold temperatures and thrive in the warm humid climate that greenhouses frequently provide.

To increase the humidity level in your home consider using a fine-mist mister or humidifier. Calatheas prefer a potting soil or mix that drains well. Compost pine bark coco coir worm castings and perlite are some of the ingredients to look for. These give nutrients and aid in moisture retention.

How do you grow a Calathea indoors

Calatheas require special attention in order to thrive. Plant your calathea in a 21 mixture of soil-based compost and perlite compost. Every couple of years repot into a little larger pot in the spring.

They require a constant warm environment as well as bright but indirect light keep them out of direct sunlight. Calathea plants require a lot of moisture so choose a soil blend that can hold a lot of it. Its preferable to use a peaty potting mix thats light and airy.

The calathea is a thirsty plant that thrives when irrigated on a regular basis to keep the soil moist but not saturated. This could entail watering your calathea plant every few days once a week or once every other week depending on your home setting.

Where should I place my Calathea

Calathea plants prefer filtered indirect light or shade which may seem surprising for a plant that is considered tropical. In fact its ideal to keep your calathea plants out of direct sunlight to avoid burning the leaves and fading the bright patterns.