Admired by many for their unique, intricately patterned and colourful foliage, Calatheas make for stunning statement plants to add a tropical flair to your home.
Calathea ‘Medallion’ is a Prayer Plant with large oval green leaves and contrasting purple undersides. The tops of the leave have a mixture of shades of pale green and sometime pink markings which resemble a feather, lending it the common name Peacock Plant.
Light
Calathea need plenty of diffused light. Direct sunlight will cause the leaves to fade and lose their markings. They can tolerate some degree of shade, but the more indirect light, the finer the foliage.
Watering
Calathea must be kept in damp soil at all times, but definitely do not allow the plant to sit in water or in very wet soil. Think ‘little and often’ as a watering policy.
Temperature
Prefers warm to high temperatures, ideally between 18-23°C, but can cope with as low as 15°C. Avoid draughts and ensure the plant has reasonable ventilation.
Humidity
High humidity levels are a must. Mist frequently to improve humidity conditions and pop it near the shower from time-to-time to give it an extra boost.
Feed
Apply a weak dose of a nitrogen-rich foliage fertiliser once or twice a month during the growing season.
Height & Growth Rate
Calathea roseopicta is a moderately fast growing plant, ultimately reaching heights of around 100cm.
Toxicity
This Calathea is considered non-toxic, therefore safe around children and pets.
Air Purifying
This plant filters airborne toxins and is part of our clean air plant collection.
Blozem Hints 🍀
🍀What’s got you down? Leaf droop happens naturally during the day with some Calathea, they then sit more upright at night, however if leaf droop is combined with dry air and soil, the plant needs more water and humidity.
🍀Living on the edge! Crisping up at the edges of leaves is a watering issue not humidity. This plant is Sensitive to chlorine in tap water, so allow it to stand overnight to diffuse before use, and maintain an even moist soil. Brown leaf tips are common but lack of humidity will make things worse.
🍀Going round the twist! If you have noticed that the leaves on your Calathea have started to curl, your plant needs more water. Try to keep the plant evenly moist at all times, but not soggy.
Leilami Lorison –
Just too beautiful! Plant is very positive and green…Feeling so good