Calathea
From £14.99

Calathea

From £14.99

This beautiful houseplant is also known as the prayer plant because its leaves burst into life in the morning before closing again in the evening, just like praying hands. A striking botanical that likes the shade and will make a real statement in your indoor jungle.

Care needs: Easy Care PlantsPet-friendly: YesLight level: Low Light

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I’ve got beautiful patterned leaves which move up and down like praying hands.

The leaves of the Calathea are a beautiful botanical marvel that come in many styles. They can be pin-striped, rose painted or even peacock patterned. This is just one of the many reasons why the Calathea gets so much love in the houseplant world and is commonly featured as the world's most popular houseplant companions.

The Calathea, also known as the prayer plant, has a fairly mysterious background and unusual habits. The leaves on this beautiful houseplant are capable of moving their face towards the sunlight in the day and closing up at night, hence the name 'prayer plant' - because it looks just like praying hands when it closes. While this isn't always the case depending on where you keep the plant, it can offer some really interesting behaviour.

Another reason for the Calatheas popularity is its love of shade. Even though it originates in South America, a very warm climate, the Calathea spent much of its life under the dense jungles. As such it tends to like the shade rather than direct sunlight.

If you have pets, the Calathea is a great plant option because it is non-toxic. Take a look at our guide on pet-friendly plants.to find out what other houseplants are great for your furry friends.

Please note that as this is a natural Calathea mix, the variety of Calathea may vary from the photo.

Other names: Maranta leuconeura, Prayer Plant

Care

This beautiful Calathea should be watered once every 7-10 days and we’d suggest you keep checking the soil especially during Summer to ensure it hasn’t dried out. Treat it to a little mist every week or so to keep those leaves looking lush and don’t forget to dust them too!

A medium-light to bright spot is perfect for these beauties – just be careful in the Summer months as they don’t love direct sun, as it can scorch their leaves. Trim off any discoloured leaves as they grow to ensure they look perfect and encourage new growth too!

Don’t forget to keep it out of draughts and away from radiators. It will thrive in medium light and high humidity so is perfect for a bathroom or kitchen.

Calathea Care Guide

Calatheas are all about gorgeous leaves, bringing colour and movement into your home. The patterns can be pin-striped, rose painted, or even peacock patterned. Each leaf pattern makes your Calathea unique.

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  • Arrived healthy and thriving. Makes my hallway table look great

    Brinda P 1 month ago

    5 / 5

  • Great customer support to update the delivery address ahead of delivery date! Quality of the plant is great and was a well received present.

    Gillian M 4 months ago

    5 / 5

  • Elegant plant hope it is easy to care fir

    Margaret H +6 months ago

    5 / 5

  • A beautiful plant which was beautifully packaged. Very impressed & will be ordering with you again soon

    Angela +6 months ago

    5 / 5

  • This plant was given as a gift, the recipitant was very pleased and said the plant arrived safely, healthy and with a very nice pot.

    Jenny +6 months ago

    5 / 5

  • Very healthy and happy plant as ever.

    Valerie W +6 months ago

    5 / 5

  • Fab plant in a gorgeous grey pot. Really brightened up my living room and arrived super quickly. 5* service!!!

    Jane +6 months ago

    5 / 5

  • Arrived quickly as always from The Little Botanical and in great condition. Fits the spot I had for it perfectly!

    Emma +6 months ago

    5 / 5

  • Lovely healthy plant and he seems to be loving his new home in the bathroom ! Well packaged - thanks !

    Nicola L +6 months ago

    5 / 5

  • 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!

    Emily C +6 months ago

    5 / 5

  • 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.

    Claire +6 months ago

    5 / 5

  • 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!

    Teresa +6 months ago

    5 / 5

  • 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!

    Sarah +6 months ago

    5 / 5

  • 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

    Nathaniel +6 months ago

    5 / 5

  • 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!

    April +6 months ago

    5 / 5

  • 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!

    Michelle_Beth +6 months ago

    5 / 5

  • Stunning leaves - real statement plant. Arrived in perfect condition and is really thriving. Gorgeous pot too. ?

    Helen B +6 months ago

    5 / 5