Overview

Introduce a touch of tropical elegance to your living space with our exquisite Calathea assortment. This carefully curated collection features three unique Calathea plants, each residing in its own 4-inch grower pot, ready to transform your home or office into a vibrant oasis. Calatheas, often referred to as ‘Prayer Plants’ due to their fascinating leaf movements – they fold their leaves up at night and unfurl them in the morning – are celebrated for their stunning and diverse foliage patterns. Hailing from the tropical rainforests of Brazil, Guyana, Colombia, and Nicaragua, these plants are true masterpieces of nature, showcasing an incredible array of colors, stripes, and textures on their leaves. Our Calathea assortment provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the variety and beauty these plants offer, making them a popular choice for both seasoned plant enthusiasts and those new to the world of indoor gardening.

Each Calathea indoor plant in this assortment is a living work of art, designed to captivate and inspire. They are not only visually appealing but also known for their air-purifying qualities, contributing to a healthier indoor environment. This 3-pack offers a convenient way to start or expand your collection of tropical foliage plants, ensuring you have diverse patterns and leaf shapes to admire. With their relatively compact size in 4-inch pots, they are versatile enough to adorn shelves, desks, or windowsills, bringing life and color to any corner of your home.

Key Benefits

Our Calathea assortment offers a multitude of benefits, making it an excellent addition to any indoor plant collection. These vibrant plants are more than just decorative; they bring a lively and refreshing presence to your home.

• Stunning Foliage: Each Calathea indoor plant boasts unique and intricate patterns, colors, and textures on its leaves, providing a continuous display of natural artistry. From bold stripes to delicate feathery designs, the variety within this assortment is truly captivating.
• Air Purification: Like many houseplants, Calatheas help to improve indoor air quality by filtering out common toxins, contributing to a fresher and healthier living environment for you and your family.
• Unique Movement: Witness the fascinating ‘prayer’ movement of the leaves, which fold up at night and open during the day. This dynamic characteristic adds an engaging and natural element to your indoor plant display.
• Tropical Ambiance: These tropical foliage plants instantly infuse any room with a lush, exotic feel, creating a serene and calming atmosphere reminiscent of a rainforest.
• Versatile Decor: The compact size of these plants in 4-inch pots makes them ideal for various decorative purposes, whether as a centerpiece, on a bookshelf, or to brighten a desk.
• Boosts Well-being: Caring for houseplants like this Calathea assortment can reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance overall mood, fostering a stronger connection with nature.
• Relatively Easy Care: While they appreciate consistent conditions, Calatheas are considered easy care houseplants once their basic needs for humidity and indirect light are met, making them accessible to a wide range of plant parents.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Calathea assortment involves understanding their needs as tropical plants to ensure their vibrant foliage thrives. The key to successful Calathea care lies in replicating their native rainforest environment as closely as possible. They prefer bright, indirect light; direct sunlight can scorch their delicate leaves, causing them to fade or develop brown spots. An east or north-facing window is often ideal, or a spot several feet away from a south or west-facing window. Consistent moisture is crucial for a healthy Calathea indoor plant. Keep the soil evenly moist, but never soggy. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch, and ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. These plants are sensitive to chlorine and fluoride, so using filtered water, rainwater, or distilled water is recommended.

Humidity is paramount for these tropical foliage plants. Low humidity can lead to crispy leaf edges and stunted growth. To increase humidity, you can mist the leaves regularly, place the pots on a pebble tray filled with water (ensuring the pot doesn’t sit directly in the water), or use a humidifier. Calatheas thrive in temperatures between 65°F and 80°F (18°C-27°C) and should be protected from drafts or sudden temperature fluctuations. A well-draining potting mix is essential; a mix designed for tropical plants or a blend of potting soil, perlite, and orchid bark works well. Fertilize sparingly during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. Trim any yellow or brown leaves as needed to maintain the plant’s appearance and health. With consistent attention to light, water, and humidity, your Calathea assortment will continue to display its stunning beauty as easy care houseplants.

Size & Details

This Calathea assortment includes three individual live plants, each potted in a standard 4-inch nursery pot. The exact varieties included will vary seasonally, offering a delightful surprise of different leaf patterns and colors. Typically, each plant in this assortment stands approximately 6-10 inches tall from the base of the pot, depending on the specific variety and its growth stage. Calatheas are known for their moderate growth rate, gradually filling out their pots with lush foliage. They are shipped as fully rooted, established plants, ready to be placed in your home upon arrival. These plants are ideal for creating a vibrant display on a desk, shelf, or as part of a larger indoor plant arrangement. While they are considered prayer plant varieties, their size remains manageable for most indoor settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this Calathea assortment get? A: Each plant in the Calathea assortment typically reaches a height of 6-10 inches from the base of the pot and can spread to about 8-12 inches wide as it matures, making them suitable for tabletops and shelves.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: Each of the three Calathea indoor plant specimens in this assortment comes in its own 4-inch diameter nursery pot, ready for display or repotting into a decorative container.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: Calatheas are primarily grown as indoor tropical plant varieties in most climates due to their sensitivity to cold and direct sun. They can be placed outdoors in very warm, humid, and shaded environments during summer months in suitable USDA zones.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: Your Calathea assortment thrives in bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch their leaves, and very low light, which can cause their vibrant patterns to fade.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Calatheas are considered moderately easy care houseplants. They require consistent attention to humidity and watering but are generally forgiving once their environmental preferences are met.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your Calathea assortment will arrive as healthy, live plants, carefully packaged to minimize stress during transit. They will be fully rooted in their 4-inch nursery pots.
• Q: Is it shipped in soil? A: Yes, each plant in the Calathea assortment is shipped in its original nursery pot with soil, ensuring it remains hydrated and stable during delivery.
• Q: Is this Calathea assortment pet-safe? A: Yes, Calathea plants are generally considered non-toxic to pets, making them a safe choice for homes with cats and dogs.
• Q: What’s the best way to increase humidity for these tropical foliage plants? A: To increase humidity for your Calatheas, you can mist the leaves regularly, place the pots on a pebble tray with water, or use a small room humidifier nearby.
• Q: What’s the minimum temperature these prayer plant varieties can tolerate? A: Calatheas prefer consistent temperatures above 65°F (18°C). They are sensitive to cold and should not be exposed to temperatures below 60°F (15°C).