Bring a premium, designer look to your space with Calathea—lush, patterned foliage that instantly upgrades desks, side tables, and reception areas. This pet-friendly prayer plant thrives in medium indirect light and rewards good humidity with crisp, vibrant leaves. A perfect gift for plant lovers who want a statement plant without flowers—just pure, elegant greenery.
Common Name: Calathea
Botanical Name: Goeppertia picturata
Former Name: Calathea picturata
Plant Type: Foliage houseplant (Marantaceae)
Plant Code / SKU: PLT-0009
Alternative Names:
كلاثيا
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Marantaceae
Genus: Goeppertia (formerly Calathea)
Species: G. picturata
Native to the tropical rainforests of northern and western Brazil in South America. Widely cultivated as an ornamental houseplant across tropical and temperate regions.
Large, oval leaves with dark green upper surfaces featuring silvery marble-like patterns. Leaf undersides are deep purple. Leaves unfold from the center in a rosette form, creating a bushy, clumping habit.
Reaches 60–75 cm (24–30") in height and a similar spread indoors. Individual leaves grow up to 20–30 cm (8–12") long.
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Protect from direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorch. Can tolerate lower light but leaf patterns may become less pronounced.
Keep soil evenly moist without waterlogging. Water when the top 1–2 cm of soil feels dry. Use filtered or distilled water to avoid salts and chlorine.
Use a well-draining, peat-based potting mix amended with perlite or orchid bark for aeration. Soil pH slightly acidic, ideally between 5.5 and 6.5. Repot every 1–2 years in spring.
Maintain temperatures between 18–27°C (65–80°F). Avoid temperatures below 16°C (60°F). Requires high humidity (60% or higher); mist regularly or use a humidifier.
Feed with a balanced water-soluble fertilizer (e.g., 20-20-20) at half strength every 4–6 weeks during the active growing season (spring and summer). Do not fertilize in winter.
Moderate care: ensure consistent humidity, regular leaf cleaning, and monitoring for pests. Sensitive to water quality and environmental fluctuations.
Growth rate is slow to moderate. Propagate by division during repotting; separate healthy rhizome sections with roots and replant immediately.
Browning leaf tips and edges indicate low humidity or fluoride damage. Yellowing leaves signal overwatering or poor drainage. Prone to spider mites, mealybugs, and aphids.
Ornamental houseplant valued for its striking foliage. Helps improve indoor air quality by filtering pollutants. Ideal for decorative use in homes, offices, and reception areas.
Non-toxic to pets (cats and dogs) and humans. Safe for households with children and animals.
Bring a premium, designer look to your space with Calathea—lush, patterned foliage that instantly upgrades desks, side tables, and reception areas. This pet-friendly prayer plant thrives in medium indirect light and rewards good humidity with crisp, vibrant leaves. A perfect gift for plant lovers who want a statement plant without flowers—just pure, elegant greenery.
Common Name: Calathea
Botanical Name: Goeppertia picturata
Former Name: Calathea picturata
Plant Type: Foliage houseplant (Marantaceae)
Plant Code / SKU: PLT-0009
Alternative Names:
كلاثيا
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Marantaceae
Genus: Goeppertia (formerly Calathea)
Species: G. picturata
Native to the tropical rainforests of northern and western Brazil in South America. Widely cultivated as an ornamental houseplant across tropical and temperate regions.
Large, oval leaves with dark green upper surfaces featuring silvery marble-like patterns. Leaf undersides are deep purple. Leaves unfold from the center in a rosette form, creating a bushy, clumping habit.
Reaches 60–75 cm (24–30") in height and a similar spread indoors. Individual leaves grow up to 20–30 cm (8–12") long.
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Protect from direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorch. Can tolerate lower light but leaf patterns may become less pronounced.
Keep soil evenly moist without waterlogging. Water when the top 1–2 cm of soil feels dry. Use filtered or distilled water to avoid salts and chlorine.
Use a well-draining, peat-based potting mix amended with perlite or orchid bark for aeration. Soil pH slightly acidic, ideally between 5.5 and 6.5. Repot every 1–2 years in spring.
Maintain temperatures between 18–27°C (65–80°F). Avoid temperatures below 16°C (60°F). Requires high humidity (60% or higher); mist regularly or use a humidifier.
Feed with a balanced water-soluble fertilizer (e.g., 20-20-20) at half strength every 4–6 weeks during the active growing season (spring and summer). Do not fertilize in winter.
Moderate care: ensure consistent humidity, regular leaf cleaning, and monitoring for pests. Sensitive to water quality and environmental fluctuations.
Growth rate is slow to moderate. Propagate by division during repotting; separate healthy rhizome sections with roots and replant immediately.
Browning leaf tips and edges indicate low humidity or fluoride damage. Yellowing leaves signal overwatering or poor drainage. Prone to spider mites, mealybugs, and aphids.
Ornamental houseplant valued for its striking foliage. Helps improve indoor air quality by filtering pollutants. Ideal for decorative use in homes, offices, and reception areas.
Non-toxic to pets (cats and dogs) and humans. Safe for households with children and animals.