Calathea Plants

Bring serene surroundings to your living space with Calathea plants. Our Calathea plant collection brings many varieties of plants with leaves that look like artwork. Like other Prayer plants, Calathea curls its leaves at night and opens them in the morning to absorb more light. To spruce up your living space, browse this beautiful Calathea plants collection.

 

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R.M.
Aglaonema Small combo plants with pots

Ordered these amazing Aglaonema combo plants for the first time with cute pots. Greenkin has surely not disappointed ! Perfection galore! Kudos to the team !

Colorful Aglaonema Combo (Small)
Inez Rufus
So Happy!

So happy with my first order that I just placed another. Thanks Greenkin

Snake Plant Moonshine (Medium)
Sapna shah
Thank you!!

Very happy with the product and service

Aglaonema Red Valentine (Medium)
V.
Easy care plant

I don’t have an east facing window to give adequate sunlight to this plant as told by customer support so I kept it in my west facing balcony and after a few days flowers bloomed. It’s a good buy for the area that get good exposure to sunlight

Adenium Desert Rose Any Color (Large)
Ratna Shah
Beautiful Plants

My latest purchase with Greenkin. Ordered 5 small plants. All of them are delivered without a single damage. Thank you Greenkin for beautiful plants again!

Aglaonema Red Lipstick (Small) in Eco Pot
Sayanti Sikder
Goes beyond the stars

Greenkin is just awesome. If you are a plant lover and love to have exotic, good quality, healthy indoor plants just blindly go for Greenkin.
I am so happy with the plants I recieved I cannot express it in words. I ordered Black dragon Moonshine and Golden flame snake plants of medium size. All the plants are exactly as per the description and photos. I have been into gardening for the last 5 years, didn't see such healthy plants ever in any online shop or nursery.
Thank you Greenkin for making my space more beautiful with your plants.
I highly recommend Greenkin.

Snake Plant Moonshine (Medium)
Shobhit Gurung
Very high quality products

I ordered 3 plants, have written reviews for all. This one I ordered with stand. The quality is very good. The stand is good and can be kept both ways. The ceramic pot is heavy, made of very good quality. The plant is also very healthy, and the packing of all parts was very good. Thank you Greenkin! I will recommend you to my friends.

Aglaonema Pink Anjamani Plant in Ceramic Pot (Medium)
A.P.
Excellent job

I ordered 5 plants from Greenkin. I'm totally blown away with the packaging and handling of the plant. They are practically treated with care like one would extend to a child. The plants were received in an immaculate condition. Not one piece of leaf was broken or a branch snapped or the soil had littered. Fabulous service. Excellent job. Thank you!

Aglaonema Red Lipstick (Large)
Sneha Kedia
My 5th purchase with Greenkin :D

Thank you Greenkin. Rubber Plant is very nice. It is glowing and making my living room so much prettier. I have always liked your jute planters.

One request - please add more planter colors. I have purchased over 15 plants from you, want more colors of cotton planters.

Rubber Plant - Burgundy (X-Large)
Sonam Gupta
Perfect for Corner

I purchased Monstera Minima last month. Very nice service - Prithvi was very helpful in helping me choose the plant. My plant had more and bigger leaves than the photo on the website. After a month, the plant is still growing very nicely. Very happy with the plant. I will now purchase some table-top plants.

Monstera Minima (X-Large)
Arun Kumar Gupta
5/5 Stars

I placed an order on 14th May, received it on 17th May in good condition. Thanks for timely delivery.

Rubber Plant Burgundy (Large)
Kameshwar Pakala
Very Healthy & Well Packed

I had ordered 4 Aglaonema plants. The plants were very healthy and well-packed for transit. It's been a month and the plants are still looking beautiful. The silver lining is that they have yielded new leaves. The most beautiful part of the ordeal is that not even one leaf withered. For one set of plants, I have not even changed the containers that they have been sent in. Plants from other sellers have never lasted so long.

Aglaonema Pink Anjamani (Medium)
Jahnvi
4 feet tall plant received

This was my second order with Greenkin. I ordered this Areca Palm plant for my room's corner. Received my order just some time back. Very happy to see a 4 feet tall plant delivered. Thank you.

Areca Palm (X-Large)
Stuti Giridhar
Bonsai 🤩🤩

I ordered a bunch of plants from Greenkin. Have kept the Bonsai in my balcony in the Yoga section. It is a beautiful addition to my home!!

Ficus Bonsai Ginseng (Large)
Krishnendu Ashok
Absolute satisfaction

Greenkin has delivered our plant within few days, it was really quick and the packaging was too good. The plant came in healthy and in good shape. They were of so much help all throughout the journey. Wonderful experience with greenkin. Happy customer😊

Fiddle Leaf Fig (Large)

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Looking for artistically styled plants? Why not choose calathea, a plant known for its intricately designed leaves? Calathea is a tropical rhizome-based herbaceous perennial genus named after the calamus (banner), which means "resemble a prayer plant." Its foliage is beautiful and moves substantially.
Many people prefer to grow these unique, low-maintenance, forgiving plants inside. Because of their spectacular leaf movement (heliotropism), attractive leaf patterns, and aesthetic attractiveness, they are perfect for display as indoor planters or shelf toppers. Found amazing? Moreover, Calathea symbolises “new beginnings.”.

Keep scrolling down to discover all about Calathea plants, like where they thrive, how to arrange them for optimal care, why we buy them, what to consider before buying, the benefits that they bring to the living space, and how to keep them healthy.


About the Calathea Plant Kingdom


According to scientific classification, the genus Calathea is a group of flowering plants in the family Marantaceae. Several of its approximately 200 species were reclassified as Goeppertia; minimise the number to 60. Originating in the tropical Americas, these plants are beloved for their beautiful foliage and, in some cultivars, their bright inflorescences (dazzling blossoms).

Some Calathea species have phytotelmata on their leaves. As an example, calathea leaves have the ability to form phytotelmata, which are little pools of water that provide shelter to a range of invertebrates. Their huge leaves have stunning white, pink, orange, red, and purple undersides.

Some well-liked cultivars of the Calathea plant include

  • Calathea Beauty Star

  • Calathea Dottie

  • Calathea Eclips

  • Calathea Flame Star

  • Calathea Freddie

  • Calathea Indri

  • Calathea Leopardina

  • Calathea Mia

  • Calathea Misto

  • Calathea Pinstripe

  • Calathea Rattlesnake

  • Calathea Roseopicta

  • Calathea White Star

  • Calathea Zebrina



Morphology of the Calathea Plant


The undersides of calathea leaves, which are enormous, feature vivid patterns of pink, orange, red, white, and purple. Their pulvini joints enable them to coil up at night and undo them in the morning, making them nyctinasistic.

Calathea plants produce yellow, purple, or white flowers in the summer. The flowers are asymmetrical, with three petals and three free sepals. The modified leaves and bracts are usually more attractive than the blooms.


Interesting Facts About Calathea Plant


  • Calathea plants are part of the Marantaceae family, which means "prayer plant" in the Latin language because their leaves rise at night and fall during the day. This is done by changing the water pressure in the pulvini, which are enlarged nodes at the base of the leaf and run along the petiole, the leaf's stalk. This allows the plant to follow the sun's path across the sky, earning it the name "prayer plant."

  • Calathea plants were popular houseplants during the 1970s and 1980s because of their beautiful leaves. They can be grown outdoors in Hawaii and southern Florida.

  • Numerous Calathea species are endangered due to habitat loss. Therefore, implementing the conservation of its species becomes a top priority.



    • Why Choose Our Calathea Plants



    Greenkin is India's top-renowned and fastest-growing online plant shop among plant euthanists. We offer a wide variety of Calathea plants in different sizes. Each plant, including the Calathea plant, undergoes meticulous inspection for health, growth, and size before shipping. Our collection of Calathea plants includes Calathea Burle Marx, Calathea Misto, Calathea Peacock, Calathea Prayer, Calathea Rattlesnake, Calathea Roseopicta Dottie, Calathea Roseopicta Illustris, Calathea Roseopicta Medallion, Calathea Roseopicta Shinestar, Calathea Rufibarba Black, Calathea Rufibarba Green, Calathea Sanderiana, or a combo of Big Leaf Calatheas.
    Each Calthea plant comes with care instructions and FAQs to help you keep them healthy. We also put each plant in a nutrient-rich soil mix with garden soil, cocopeat, perlite, vermicompost, and other components to ensure healthy growth.


    Explore Our Collection of Calathea Plants


    • Calathea Burle Marx : The Calathea Burle Marx, a tropical evergreen plant belonging to the prayer family, is characterised by its exquisitely coloured leaves that have deep purple undersides and oval shapes striped with deep green.

    • Calathea Misto : Calathea Misto is a visually appealing indoor plant with long, green leaves with purple undersides and midrib strokes of light green or cream.

    • Calathea Peacock : Peacock Calathea is a renowned variety in this remarkable plant family. Long, deep green leaves with magnificent feather-like designs that are unmatched in nature.

    • Calathea Prayer : Calathea Prayer is a stunning houseplant because of its large, light-green leaves with dark green fishbone patterns and deep purple undersides.

    • Calathea Rattlesnake : The Calathea Rattlesnake is a magnificent houseplant with long, slender, wavy leaves that have deep purple undersides and dark green patterns like reptile skin.

    • Calathea Roseopicta Dottie : The gorgeous Calathea Roseopicta Dottie boasts large, dark green-black leaves with vibrant pink strokes and a rich magenta underside.

    • Calathea Roseopicta Illustris : Calathea Roseopicta Illustris has large, lush leaves with a deep magenta underside and exquisite cream and green striations. It appears opulent because of the addition of these odd strokes that form a tiny inner leaf.

    • Calathea Roseopicta Medallion : The Calathea Roseopicta Medallion is a striking plant with large green leaves that have cream strokes with deep magenta undersides.

    • Calathea Roseopicta Shinestar : Calathea Roseopicta Shinestar leaves are huge and green, with a rich magenta underside and a cream overlay. The overlay provides the plant with a beautiful appearance by forming a distinctive little inner leaf.

    • Calathea Rufibarba Black : The Calathea Rufibarba Black is a striking indoor plant that boasts towering, pointed green leaves with a velvety burgundy underside.

    • Calathea Rufibarba Green : Similar to Calathea Rufibarba Black, Calathea Rufibarba Green is an evergreen tropical plant whose brilliant green leaves are a source of both strength and beauty.

    • Calathea Sanderiana : Calathea Sanderiana is a striking houseplant with long, dark green leaves that have a dark purple underside and delicate white or pink lines.

    • Big Leaf Calatheas : The Big Leaf Calatheas Combo includes four potted plants with gorgeous large-leafed and colourful foliage of Calathea plants. The combo includes Calathea roseopicta medallion, shinestar, dottie, and illustris, which lend glamour to the plant. If you want huge leaf plants with gorgeous foliage, this is the combo for you.



      • Things to Consider Before Buying Calathea Plants


      Some factors to consider while buying Calathea plants are as follows:

      • Consider space and lighting settings when buying Calathea plants: Consider where you will put the plant in your home so it can get enough light for photosynthesis. These gorgeous tropicals love indirect sunlight and low-to-medium light. Additionally, when given enough space, Calathea plants produce gorgeous foliage and amazing height.
      • The right room and care maintenance are essential for Calathea's growth: These plants love high humidity and will appreciate your room humidity maintenance. This can be done by adding moisture to the air with a humidifier. Misting the plant regularly is another less technological way. Respect the timetable while watering. These plants like moist, but not soggy, soil.
      • Pet owners value security: You can plant Calathea without worrying about your pets. These plants are safe for pets, like cats and dogs. Even though the leaves aren't harmful to pets, keep plants away from them.



      Benefits of Having Calathea Plants at Home


      Health Benefits of Having Calathea Plants at Home:


      Indoor plants like Calathea eliminate harmful compounds like benzene and formaldehyde from paint, glue, and cleaning supplies, according to the NASA Clean Air study. Additionally, they may lessen asthma and hay fever risks by cleaning the air. Furthermore, being around plants (or outdoor nature) promotes ease of relaxation. Calathea’s aesthetic features in an indoor space have the ability to promote an environment that soothes and rejuvenates the mind.


      Vastu Benefits of Having Calathea Plants at Home:


      According to Vastu Shastra, the Calathea plant's upward growth leaves symbolise “growth and energy." For optimum energy balance, place them wherever you want calm and quiet at home. However, according to the Five Elements Theory , calathea plants are beneficial for Feng Shui because the calathea plant's wood represents inspiration, growth, prosperity, and wealth. They are also known for minimising negative energy in empty spaces.
      Accordingly, the eastern and southeastern parts of the house, which are associated with family and wealth, are where the wood element is most powerful, according to the Bagua map. Positive qualities can be improved by placing plants like Calathea plants.



      Placement Guide for Calathea Plants


      If you're looking to add some greenery to your home, workplace, restaurant, café, or retail area, the adaptable Calathea plant is an excellent pick. Some examples of Calathea plant placement guides are as follows:

      • Indoor Placement Guide for Calathea Plants: Calathea plants add colour, greenery, and a touch of natural beauty to various places, including living rooms, meditation rooms, and workplaces. They do well in practically any setting. For example, they enjoy high-humidity areas like bathrooms and don't mind the lower light levels present in many workplaces. Arrange the Calathea plant on a stool, side table, or near other plants.
      • Outdoor Placement Guide for Calathea Plants: Shaded places are excellent for the Calathea plant, unless in filtered light outdoors. When placed in artistic outdoor pots beside a walkway or on the perimeter of an open-air patio, Calathea plants serve as both stunning architectural elements and living walls that provide shade for the surrounding area.


      Nevertheless, for a more elegant look, place the Calathea plant in an attractive pot (and planter) to brighten the space. A pot that matches the home or office décor helps keep a consistent look.


      How to Care for Calathea Plants


      Calathea plants are low-maintenance plants. However, for best calathea plant growth, follow the following care guidelines:

      • Lighting Requirements of Calathea Plants: Calathea plants need moderate light to photosynthesize and flourish. They prefer low, indirect light but can also flourish in places with bright, filtered sunlight. Place Calathea plants near a sunny window with a sheer curtain to filter direct sunlight, which can scorch or discolour the foliage.

      • Watering Requirement of Calathea Plant: Water calathea every 1-2 weeks. The soil should feel dry but not completely dry halfway between waterings. Plants in bright light need more water, while those in dim light need less.

      • Temperature Requirement of Calathea Plant: Calathea plants, like other popular houseplants, thrive in warm to hot conditions, following their original habitat in the tropics. Avoid temperatures below 40°C and above 5°C to ensure their well-being.

      • Humidity Requirement of the Calathea Plant: Calathea plants thrive in high humidity levels. Thus, using a fine-mist mister or humidifier indoors may help plants thrive.

      • How often should fertiliser be used for calathea plants? To encourage healthy development in your calathea, apply a half-strength liquid fertiliser once a month throughout the warmer months of the growing season. Avoid fertilising in the winter when plant development is slower.

      • Soil Requirement of Calathea Plant: Ideally, Calathea plants should be planted in potting soil or a mix that drains well. To keep the soil moist (but not too much), look for components like compost, pine bark, coco coir, worm castings, and perlite, which possess nutrients
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      • Is Pruning Needed for Calathea Plants? The calathea plant needs little pruning. Simply trim damaged or dead branches or leaves with sharp scissors or pruning shears to keep the plant healthy and elegant.

      • Repotting a Calathea Plant: Repot your Calathea when it outgrows its pot, usually within 1-2 years. Identify drainage hole roots or root-bound plants, which can limit growth.

      • Common Troubleshooting Management of Calathea Plant: Wilting or curling leaves may indicate that your Calathea plant is underwater or in a low-humidity environment. The same watering problem can turn leaf edges yellow, but the inside is greenish-yellow (no black base). Leaf spots commonly indicate fungal disease; however, they may be mineral buildup from tap water's contaminants. To avoid these issues, try watering your plants directly with distilled water or hydrating the soil around them.

      • Pest Control for Calathea Plant: Infestations of mealybugs, fungus gnats, and spider mites can cause symptoms. Wipe down the Calathea plant periodically and spray it with neem oil once a week.

      • Calathea Plant Pet Safety Guide: Calathea plants are safe for pets. but curious youngsters and pets should not be let near them.


FAQ

Calathea is a group of flowering plants in the family Marantaceae. They are easily recognised by their beautiful, patterned leaves that move back and forth. The term "prayer plants" is frequently used to describe them.

Calathea plants are well-known plants for their patterned foliage and variable leaf movement. Moreover, these neotropical rhizomatous herbaceous perennials are pet-friendly, making them ideal for homeowners with pets.

Approximately 200 species that were previously classified under the Calathea genus have been reclassified into the Goeppertia genus, leaving roughly 60 species in the genus Calathea.

The tropical Americas are the original habitat of Calathea plants. Their habitat is the floor of tropical rainforests, where they are exposed to high humidity and moduli light.

Typically, calathea leaves are big and variegated, with vivid colours including pink, orange, red, white, and, on the underside, purple.

Calathea blossoms in the summer. Its bloom colour varies between white, purple, and yellow. Its flowers have three petals and three free sepals, forming an asymmetrical shape.

In perfect circumstances, the Calathea plants can grow up to three feet tall. Once they reach their maximum height, they cease to grow, which is quite a slow process.

Calathea plants are mostly low-maintenance plants, but they do have some watering and humidity sensitivities. Proper care involves sustaining the water supply, preventing drafts, and avoiding direct sunlight.

Calathea plant's leaves curl inward when dry. Luckily, Calathea can recover from underwatering but not overwatering! These plants dislike drought and prefer constant moisture. They need shade but flourish in bright, filtered light.

The spontaneous Calathea has variegated-coloured leaves. The vibrant leaves of the Calathea plant are used for covering food and in handicrafts in tropical nations like Brazil. Broader leaves are used to wrap food, and leaves with lance shapes are woven into baskets.

As members of the Marantaceae family, Calathea plants are well-known for their nyctinastic leaf movements, which have earned them the nickname "prayer plants." Their leaves rise at night and fall during the day in accordance with the circadian rhythm to absorb as much light as possible. The pulvinus joint is what causes nyctinasty.

Although they can tolerate low indirect light as well, Calathea thrives in both bright and dim indirect lighting conditions. However, avoid placing the plant in direct sunlight which causes sunburn on its leaves.

You should water the Calathea plants every 1-2 weeks, letting the soil dry between waterings. For better results, water more frequently when the light is bright and less frequently when the light is dim.

Avoiding frequent watering blunders can save plants. Watering too much causes soil to deteriorate and damage plant roots. Insufficient water causes a plant's leaves to droop and wilt due to weak root systems.

Yes, Calathea plants like a little bit more humidity. To improve indoor moisture levels for optimum health, use fine misters or a humidifier.

The ideal temperature range for Calathea plants is 65–90°F since they are severely cold-sensitive and will not thrive at temperatures below 60°F.

Calathea plants like well-draining potting soil. For additional moisture and nutrients, look for one that includes worm casting, compost, pine bark, coconut coir, and perlite.

Yes, for good development, add a half-strength liquid fertiliser to your calathea once a month in the warmer months (active growing season). Plants grow slower in winter, so avoid fertilising.

Yes, Calathea plants are safe for pets and non-toxic. As non-toxic as Calathea plants are, all indoor plants should be kept away from small children and curious pets to avoid any calamities.

Yes, bathrooms are good places to keep Calathea plants because of their high humidity and optimal lighting conditions.

Keep Calathea plants away from direct sunlight, which can scorch their leaves. They prefer medium-to-bright, indirect light, similar to that prevalent in tropical climates.

Wilting or curled leaves are most often signs of underwatering or low humidity. Water thoroughly, and then consider boosting the humidity around the Calathea plant.

Overwatering often causes yellowing leaves and a dark base. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings, and make sure the pot has sufficient drainage to avoid waterlogging.

These can be caused by fungal infections or mineral deposits in tap water. To avoid splashing the foliage, water it with distilled water and pour it directly into the surrounding potting soil.

Calathea plants are susceptible to pests such as mealybugs, fungus gnats, and spider mites. Infestations are addressed with weekly sprays of natural pesticides such as Neem oil and regular cleaning of the plant's leaves.

Nyctinasty is a process in which Calathea plants move their leaves up at night and down during the day, probably following the motion of the sun to maximise light absorption.

Calathea plants should be misted frequently using a fine mist mister, kept near a humidifier, or placed on top of a tray filled with water and gravel. This generates a microclimate with increased humidity levels.

Yes, Calathea plants can thrive in low-light situations. However, they like to reside in areas with medium to high levels of indirect light. If there is little light, the calathea will grow slower but still be healthy, requiring less frequent watering.

Once your calathea plant has outgrown its container, which typically occurs within 1-2 years, repot it. Be sure to identify drainage hole roots or root-bound plants, as they can restrict growth.

Calathea lancifolia, Calathea roseopicta, Peacock Plant, Calathea makoyana, and Pinstripe Plant are among the most well-known varieties of Calathea, all of which get their names from the striking patterns exhibited on their leaves.

Calathea plants are popular houseplants because they are symbolic of "new beginnings", pet-friendly and have attractive leaves. They make thoughtful and appealing gifts for anyone who loves plants or has pets.

Calathea plants' colourful, patterned foliage adds elegance to your house. They're ideal for brightening up rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, and study or medication rooms. Furthermore, combining several types or with other companion plants offers a lush, tropical atmosphere.

Calathea plants look stunning in attractive pots that complement their foliage. They work on shelves, stands, and windowsills with indirect light. Their attractiveness can be increased further by keeping them with other tropical plants.

Calathea plants are the most popular choice for corporate gifts since they symbolise " new beginnings" as well as are simply unmatched in their unique quality. They stand out as excellent desk plants that provide a green zone within the workplace due to their easy care, ability to purify the air, and aesthetic appeal.

Calathea plants clean the indoor air. Additionally, they add aesthetic value to indoor spaces and calm the mind. Moreover, their pet-friendly nature benefits ensure the safety of households with pets.

Place a Calathea plant in a beautiful decorative pot and tie it with a ribbon. Give the gift with care instructions. Include a handwritten note and explain this plant's meaning and care.

Yes, Calathea plants can be used to decorate events such as birthdays, housewarming, and corporate events. Its striking leaves make good table centrepieces or spot accents. They are also useful for creating a tropical climate effect in an area by including them in plant walls or arrangements.

Some of the popular Calathea kinds to give as gifts are Calathea Burle Marx, Calathea Misto, Calathea Peacock, Calathea Prayer, Calathea Rattlesnake, Calathea Roseopicta Dottie, Calathea Roseopicta Illustris, Calathea Roseopicta Medallion, Calathea Roseopicta Shinestar, Calathea Rufibarba Black, Calathea Rufibarba Green, and Calathea Sanderiana and Big Leaf Calathea plant combo.

Combine Calathea plants with other tropical plants such as ferns, philodendrons, and pothos. Contrast the pots and stands to highlight the diverse foliage of the plants. This combination offers height and leaf pattern variations for a great display.

Yes, the Calathea plant is appropriate for Feng Shui since its leaves grow upward, symbolising growth and positive energy. Calathea plants, which represent wood in Feng Shui, enhance inspiration, growth, success, and prosperity. Based on the Bagua map applied to any location, the plant should be positioned in the eastern and southeastern regions of a residence for these positive qualities.