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
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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 Lemon Lime Maranta
Maranta leuconeura (muh-RAN-tuh loo-koh-NUR-uh) var. erythroneura (e-REETH-roh-NYUR-uh) ‘Lemon Lime’ is a very popular variety of Prayer plants. The genus name, Maranta, refers to Venetian botanist Bartolomea Maranti (1500-1571). With each new
How To Grow and Care for Maranta Arundinacea
It’s not unusual to hear people rave about the benefits of ancient grains over ancient GMOs such as wheat and maize (corn). But did you know you can grow one
What Are The Most Popular Maranta Prayer Plant Varieties?
The Maranta, or Prayer Plant, is a flowering member of the Marantaceae or arrowroot family of plants. Marantas hail from the tropical regions of the New World, as well as Asia
How To Grow and Care for the Red Maranta Prayer Plant
Prayer plants are a popular curiosity with plant enthusiasts. Grown primarily indoors, these plants have a joint at the base of their leaves, allowing them to fold the leaves upwards
Calathea Rufibarba Care: Growing The Furry Feather Calathea
Goeppertia rufibarba formerly known as Calathea rufibarba originates in the tropical Americas, hailing primarily from Amazon rainforests in Brazil, and is a member of the Prayer Plant (Marantaceae) family of
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 Care: Growing Beauty Star Calatheas
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: The Beauty Star, along
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.
Calathea Plant Care: Learn Tips On Growing Calathea Plants
Hailing from South America, Calathea plants are herbaceous perennial tropical plants that are winter hardy in USDA hardiness zones 11 through 12. In most areas, it is kept as a
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 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
Calathea Freddie Care: Growing Calathea Concinna (Leopardina)
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 Popular Calathea Varieties 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,
How To Grow and Care For Prayer Plants
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
Maranta Leuconeura Care: Growing The Rabbit Tracks Maranta
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
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 is part
Rattlesnake Plant Care: Learning To Grow Calathea Lancifolia
The Rattlesnake Plant Calathea Lancifolia is also known as Calathea or Goeppertia 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
Calathea Roseopicta Care: Growing The Rose Painted Calathea
Calathea Roseopicta (ka-LAY-thee-uh ro-see-oh-PIK-tuh) is the old name for a very attractive, large-leaved perennial member of the Marantaceae family of plants hailing from northwestern Brazil. You may still see the
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