How To Choose The Best Calathea Soil Mix
Calathea is a beautiful house plant many call the prayer plant. Their leaves open up in the day and close at night. Many varieties have beautiful foliage but are picky.
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The Calathea varieties along with Maranta and Stromanthe are part of the family Marantaceae. This group of tropical foliage plants features richly colored and patterned leaves, and many species stay small in pots for years.
The leaf tufts with markings a peacock could crow about, silky-velvet or iridescent sheens that outshine the gowns at a coronation ball. They are reluctant to flower but nobody cares.
Recognized Species and Hybrids
Below is a list of 57 “accepted” Calathea species and hybrids recognized by The World Checklist of Selected Plant Families at Kew. Kew list over 460 total accepted and non-accepted names of Calathea.
- Calathea
- Calathea anderssonii
- Calathea anulque
- Calathea asplundii
- Calathea barryi
- Calathea brenesii
- Calathea caesariata
- Calathea calderon-saenzii
- Calathea carlae
- Calathea casupito
- Calathea chiriquensis
- Calathea cofaniorum
- Calathea confusa
- Calathea congesta
- Calathea croatii
- Calathea crotalifera
- Calathea erythrolepis
- Calathea fredgandersii
- Calathea fredii (Calathea Freddie)
- Calathea galdamesiana
- Calathea grandifolia
- Calathea guzmanioides
- Calathea hagbergii
- Calathea harlingii
- Calathea inscripta
- Calathea ischnosiphonoides
- Calathea jondule
- Calathea lanibracteata
- Calathea lanicaulis
- Calathea lasiostachya
- Calathea lateralis
- Calathea latrinotecta
- Calathea lutea
- Calathea marantina
- Calathea monstera
- Calathea neillii
- Calathea neurophylla
- Calathea nitens
- Calathea oscariana
- Calathea platystachya
- Calathea pluriplicata
- Calathea plurispicata
- Calathea ravenii
- Calathea recurvata
- Calathea retroflexa
- Calathea rubribracteata
- Calathea shishicoensis
- Calathea similis
- Calathea spiralis
- Calathea striata
- Calathea tarrazuensis
- Calathea timothei
- Calathea toroi
- Calathea trianae
- Calathea utilis
- Calathea velutinifolia
- Calathea verruculosa
How To Grow and Care For Calathea Veitchiana Plants
The Marantaceae family is often referred to as the prayer plant family for the many plants which famously fold their leaves in a prayer-like pose at night. Of these, the
Growing Calathea Crocata: How To Care For Emerald Flame Calathea
Before the Bangles graced us with their hit single, there was another eternal flame gracing homes all over the world: Calathea crocata (ka-LAY-thee-uh kro-KAY-tuh). The Eternal Flame plant earned its
How To Grow And Care For Calathea Rufibarba
Calathea rufibarba (ka-LAY-thee-uh roo-fee-BAR-buh) originates in the tropical Americas, hailing primarily from Brazil. It is a member of the Prayer Plant (Marantaceae) family of plants. This tropical perennial has fuzzy,
Calathea White Fusion Growing And Care
Prayer plants are commonly referred to by the genus Calathea (ka-LAY-thee-uh), although the scientific names frequently change. They consist of several dozen perennial species and almost 300 different cultivars. Among
Calathea Beauty Star Growing and Care
The Calathea [kăl′ə-thē′ə] “Beauty Star” is a lovely herbaceous perennial flower aptly named due to its attractive foliage. You may hear Beauty Star referred to as: Prayer plant Peacock plant
How To Propagate Calathea Plants
The most common form of Calathea propagation is a division at the time of spring repotting. It is easy to separate these into their own pots and treat them as you would mature plants. Separating young Calathea plants by untangling the roots with your fingers. Other times, you may need to use a very sharp, sterile blade to separate the roots. This article shares details on propagating Calathea.
How To Grow and Care For Calathea Musaica (Network Calathea)
Calathea Musaica has slightly arching mid-green, glossy leaves with mosaic crisscross patterns rather than straight streaks a trademark feature of Calathea plants is their brightly striped leaves. This article shares growing and care info on Calathea musaica.
What Makes Calathea Leaves Curl?
Calatheas have beautiful foliage with many having multicolored patterns. But what causes the leaves of a Calathea plant to curl? Everything from temperatures, improper watering, lighting, too much or not enough. [DETAILS]
Tips On Calathea Plant Care – Stunning Exotic Foliage
Hailing from South America, Calathea (ka-LAY-thee-uh) are herbaceous perennial tropical plants winter hardy in USDA hardiness zones 11 through 12. In most areas, it is kept as a houseplant. There
Calathea Zebrina Growing and Care: Caring For The Zebra Calathea Plant
The leaves of Calathea Zebrina are deep velvet-green with broad parallel bars or stripes in a zebra-like pattern. The stripes extend alongside the veins and from the midvein to the leaf margins. Click on this article for details about Calathea zebrina growing and care.
Calathea Watering: Why The Type Of Water Matters
Several houseplants have become favorites among indoor plant enthusiasts, and Calatheas (prayer plants) have earned their spot on that list. From Calathea Freddie to the beautiful Calathea orbifolia, there are
Calathea Warscewiczii Growing and Care: How To Grow Velvet Leaf Calathea
Calathea warscewiczii (ka-LAY-thee-uh vark-zeh-wik-ZEE-eye) has been through quite the identity crisis compared to other popular houseplants. Going by the common name Calathea jungle velvet (or just jungle velvet), the plant
Growing Calathea Freddie: How To Care For Calathea Concinna Freddie
Calathea concinna “Freddie comes Brazil. The leaves are elongated and glossy with a light green color. The zebra stripe pattern on the leaf make Freddie and attractive plant for the home. [CARE INFO]
24 Best Calathea Varieties You Will Love To Grow and Collect
Calathea (syn. Goeppertia) comes from the family Marantaceae (Maranta). Depending on the variety, may sport stripes and other markings in shades of green, maroon, purple, and/or cream.
Calathea Orbifolia Growing and Care
Calathea orbifolia (ka-LAY-thee-uh or-bee-FOH-lee-uh) is also known as Prayer Plant and is one of the prettiest of the Calathea plant family. Calatheas are members of the Marantaceae or arrowroot family
Calathea Medallion: How To Grow And Care For Calathea Veitchiana
Calathea Medallion is an indoor foliage plant originating from the New World tropics. Medallion belongs to the Marantaceae family, also called the prayer plant family. Calathea Medallion is a perennial,
Growing Ctenanthe Burle-Marxii: How To Care For Calathea Fishbone Plants
Featuring striking, striped foliage, Ctenanthe Burle-Marxii [ten-AN-thee] is an interesting houseplant and perfect for rooms without direct sun. As evergreen perennials, the leaves remain on display throughout the year. It
Learn How To Grow Rattlesnake Plant (Calathea Lancifolia)
The Rattlesnake Plant Calathea Lancifolia [ka-LAY-thee-uh] [lan-sih-FOH-lee-uh] is also known as Calathea insignis. This beautiful plant has a striking appearance. The rattlesnake stands out when placed among a variety of
Stromanthe Care: Growing Stromanthe Sanguinea Plant
The Stromanthe sanguinea [stroh-MAN-thee] [san-GWIN-ee-a], is one of about 10 plant species in the Stromanthe genus part of the prayer plant family. The thin, long leaves of the plant give
How To Care For Calathea Ornata aka Pinstripe Calathea Prayer Plants
Pinstripe plant, Calathea ornata (ka-LAY-thee-uh or-NAH-tuh) is a member of the Marantaceae or arrowroot family. Plants in this family are also known as prayer plants like the Rabbit Tracks plant
How To Care For Peacock Plants
Known as the peacock plant – Calathea makoyana [kal-luhth-EE-uh, mack-oy-AY-nuh] are attractive, colorful foliage plants hailing from Africa, Central America, South America, and the West Indies. There are more than
How To Grow Calathea Roseopicta
Calathea Roseopicta [ka-LAY-thee-uh, ro-see-oh-PIK-tuh] is a stunning evergreen perennial plant from the Calathea plant family Marantaceae. The Marantaceae family is generally referred to by the common name the prayer plant
Stromanthe sanguinea Triostar – Experience the Technicolor!
If there’s one plant that tops every list of tropical landscape plants, then that is Stromanthe sanguinea. This “calathea – rattlesnake – plant relative” is often sold under the name ‘Tri