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.
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.
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.
Several houseplants have become favorites among indoor plant enthusiasts, and Calatheas (prayer plant) have earned their spot in that list. From Calathea Freddie to the beautiful Calathea orbifolia, there are
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
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]
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 (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 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,
The prayer plant is a common indoor plant with strikingly beautiful and decorative deep green leaves. Its velvety leaves have yellow splotches down right to the midrib and arching red
The Prayer plant is a beautiful, non-toxic plant that is safe for your cats. Also known as Maranta leuconeura, the Prayer Plant originates from Central and South America’s tropical forests.
Maranta leuconeura is known by the common name “Green Prayer Plant.” The reason why? Maranta’s fold their leaves into a huddle at night and go to “sleep.” The leaves fold
Featuring striking, striped foliage, Ctenanthe Burle-Marxii [ten-AN-thee] is an interesting houseplant and perfect for rooms without direct sun. As an evergreen plant, the leaves remain on display throughout the year.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Calathea is a tropical plant also known as the Zebra Plant or Zebrina Plant (Calathea zebrina). These plants are used mainly for their vibrant colorful leaf marking which include yellow,