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Calathea
From £16.00
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
Peat-free
Pot includedI’ve got beautiful patterned leaves which move up and down like praying hands.
Calathea - The Quirky Prayer Plant (Perfect Plant Gift)
Looking for a thoughtful plant gift or a stylish addition to your indoor jungle? The Calathea is a stunning choice. With its striking foliage – from delicate pinstripes to rose-painted swirls and bold peacock-like patterns – this tropical beauty is a true botanical statement piece and one of the most loved houseplants worldwide.
Also known as the Prayer Plant, the Calathea is famous for its fascinating daily movement. By day, its leaves open wide to bask in the light, and by night, they fold upwards like hands in prayer – a quirky feature that makes it a unique and engaging gift for plant lovers.
Originally from the shaded jungles of South America, the Calathea loves low-light spots, making it ideal for brightening up offices, bedrooms, or those darker corners of your home.
If you’re looking for a pet-friendly plant gift, this one’s perfect – the Calathea is non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it a safe and thoughtful present for animal lovers. See more in our Top 10 Pet-Friendly Indoor Plants.
Available Sizes
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Medium: approximately 35cm tall
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Big: approximately 60cm tall
Each Calathea arrives in our signature ceramic pots, ready to take pride of place in your home. Please note that, as this is a natural Calathea mix, the exact variety may vary – adding to the excitement of welcoming this botanical beauty into your collection.
Learn More About the Calathea
Want to discover more about this quirky plant and how to care for it?
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Read our blog on The Quirky Calathea Prayer Plant for fascinating facts.
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Check out our Plant Care Guide for Our Best-Selling Houseplants to keep your Calathea looking its best.
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.
