Description
For this plant, it is all about the leaves. Known as the prayer plant, these leaves can be pin-striped, rose painted or peacock patterned and are either big oval leaves or thin pointy leaves. They close up at night, hence its nickname of prayer plant. This plant spends much of its life under the dense jungles of South America. The underside of the leaves is as interesting to look at as the top so think about placing it somewhere where you can get a glimpse of both. It doesn’t want to be in full sunlight so little shade will suit it fine.
If you have pets, then the Calathea is a great plant to have. Take a look at our full guide on pet-friendly plants.
I’m not just pretty, I am pet friendly too!
Please note that as this is a natural plant, the variety of Calathea may vary from the photo. We think all of its patterns are beautiful!
Sophie –
This was the perfect plant for my newly decorated bathroom, so easy to care for and the red leaves look amazing in the sunlight! Thank you Little Botanical!
Nicola (verified owner) –
I bought this as a Thank You Teacher present and she seemed to really appreciate it. A bit different to a bottle of wine and something that will last longer! I might treat myself to one for looking after the kids all summer…
Moira Abernethy –
I ordered four houseplants to bring some life to my home office during lockdown – I am absolutely delighted with each one, they were so carefully packed and arrived with moist soil. They make a wonderful display – thank you so much!
Lucy Willcocks (verified owner) –
What can I say other than this plant is stunning! I’ve put it next to a chamaedorea and makes it feel like I’m in the jungle
Jade (verified owner) –
This plant is stunning! I love it! The plant arrived very well packaged and healthy with moist soil. A perfect addition to my bathroom. Im so happy with this shop and have already placed my next order.
Shona Beattie (verified owner) –
Bought this as a gift for my friend and it’s already grown and super healthy. She loves it
Becky (verified owner) –
Just received my calathea, it arrived very well packaged, and the plant was in great condition. It has 13 new leaves shooting out too. I would definitely recommend
annaacmacc (verified owner) –
I am so pleased with my calathea. It arrived safely packaged and had moist soil! The leaves are absolutely beautiful. I would definitely order from here again, thanks so much 🙂
Lorrie Scott –
Had a problem with the original plant, did well and then collapsed after six weeks. Replacement sent within 24 hours and looks great. Tremendous customer service. Will use them again.
Helen (verified owner) –
Can not recommend highly enough! I ordered a beautiful calathea and could not have been more delighted! I got the variety I asked for, and it’s incredible! So glossy and healthy with lots of new growth. I am in love! I am
so impressed, will definitely be back to TLB X 🌿
Helen Boulton –
Stunning leaves – real statement plant. Arrived in perfect condition and is really thriving. Gorgeous pot too. 🪴
Michelle_Beth (verified owner) –
Beautiful patterned leaves on this plant. I love how the leaves close up at night. Arrived in fantastic condition and well packaged. The pot is also great quality and fits the plant perfectly – could not recommend the product or service of the company enough!
April (verified owner) –
I bought this for a friend as a moving in present to brighten up the place. It also had to be pet friendly. It really is a beautiful plant!
Nathaniel (verified owner) –
Great plants well packaged and soil was well moist, pretty difficult to look after, as you have to really monitor the conditions they are in, mine has already started showing brown dry leaves at the tips after 3-weeks, but great overall service from the team
Sarah (verified owner) –
A very beautiful plant that arrived well packaged and in great condition. Fairly easy to look after although I discovered they’re not keen on tap water!
Teresa (verified owner) –
I was in two minds about this plant for so long as I wasn’t sure about the leaves opening and closing throughout the day. I decided to go for it and I’m so glad I did. It’s a gorgeous plant that I’ve had lots of compliments on and I love how it moves throughout the day. Would highly recommend!
Claire (verified owner) –
This is a stunning plant. And it really does move its leaves – I jumped the first time I heard them lol. So impressed with the quality.
Emily Chappell (verified owner) –
The plant arrived safely, well watered and well packaged. This Calathea has beautiful leaves and seems happy in my bedroom. Seems like a low maintenance plant but an interesting one to spruce up a room with some colour and interesting patterns. Will certainly be using this company again!