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Calathea’s origin is tropical forests of Central and South America. It is the most numerous member of the Marantaceae family, with about 130 species being known.
Foilage: Calathea
Calathea plants have big oval leaves with a geometrically accurate design; each species has its own pattern that is distinct from the others. The plant is highly appreciated for the beautiful pattern of the leaves both by florists and plant parents.
Another peculiarity of the plant is that certain species experience nyctinasty. It is the circadian rhythmic nastic movement of higher plants in response to the onset of darkness. The leaves fold and rise up like hands in prayer in the evening, thus the common name Prayer Plant. Calathea can reach a height of up to 5 ft (1.5 m) and a width of up to 25 in (65 cm).
LIGHT
Calathea is a tropical plant, hence its love for light and thermophilicity. It needs at least 8 to 10 hours of bright, indirect light with 8 hours of darkness for optimal growth. If there is too much light, the color of the leaf plates will fade and lose its beautiful hue; if there is too little light, the color will fade, and the decorative effect will be lost as well. In this case, it is important to place Calathea in a somewhat shady location. In any event, be sure that direct sun rays do not hit the plant.
TEMPERATURE
64 - 77 °F
WATER
In the summer, you should water the plant several times a week (2-3) and considerably less frequently in the winter (once a week is enough). The key thing is that the soil lump should have time to dry out. There is no general guideline for watering time. Because waterlogging the soil is harmful, make sure the pot has drainage and holes at the bottom to remove excess water.
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