Light Requirements: Bright Indirect Light is ideal and tolerant of medium light.

Moisture & Soil Requirements: Prefers evenly moist soil with good drainage in warm seasons – never soggy soil. Mature Calathea create tubers that retain some moisture and carbohydrates making large specimens easier than small.

Growth & Nutrients: Clumping growth, up to 1.5m.Suits apartments or homes of any size. Feed with a general-purpose fertiliser for containers from the start of spring each year to autumn when growth slows down.

Temperature, Humidity & Ambient requirements: Prefers warm, humid environments insideaway from drafts, heaters and fans. Humidity is essential in successfully growing Calathea.

Toxicity: Non-toxic to pets and people.