Description

Calatheas are tropical plants celebrated for their beautifully patterned foliage, featuring various shades of green, white, pink, and purple. The leaves often have distinct markings, such as stripes, spots, or flame-like patterns, making them highly decorative. Additionally, Calatheas are known for their nyctinastic movements, where leaves move up at night and lower during the day, earning them the nickname "prayer plants." They thrive in warm, humid environments with indirect light and consistently moist, well-draining soil.

✂️🫘 Methods to Propagate:
Propagation is typically done through division. Carefully separate the plant into smaller sections, ensuring each has roots attached, and replant them individually.

🌞💧 Sun and Water Requirements:
Calatheas prefer medium, indirect light and can tolerate low light conditions. Direct sunlight can scorch their leaves. Maintain consistently moist soil, but avoid waterlogging, as they are sensitive to overwatering.

🧑‍🌾👩‍🌾 When to Harvest:
While primarily grown for ornamental purposes, if harvesting for propagation, it's best done during the growing season in spring or early summer.

Purpose

- **Ground Cover:** Calatheas serve as attractive ground cover in shaded garden areas, adding visual interest with their vibrant foliage.
- **Air Purification:** They help improve indoor air quality by filtering out toxins.
- **Pet-Friendly Plant:** Safe for households with pets, as they are non-toxic to cats and dogs.