Calathea
Calatheas are tropical houseplants and spectacular to decorate your interior with. Grown for its attractive foliage, this plant is a favorite houseplant. Many varieties are available in a beautiful range of decorative foliage. They easily become the showpiece of your interior.
- Ctenanthe AmagrisCtenanthe Amagris£18.95 As low as £14.95Stock 19The bottom of the Ctenanthe Amagris has silvery green leaves and a purple color. Ctenanthe Amagris is related to the Calathea, Ctenanthe Amagris... Learn More
- Ctenanthe burle marxiiCtenanthe burle-marxii£19.95 As low as £14.95Only 7 leftDuring the day this beautiful plant displays it's leaves in all their glory and then when night falls it folds up it's leaves displaying its... Learn More
- Calathea Maui Queen 12 cmCalathea Maui Queen£21.95 As low as £17.95Stock 11The power and beauty of the Calathea is in its leaves. Think stripes, flaming patterns or just a colored border. As soon as the sun breaks through... Learn More
- Calathea Leopardina 12 cmCalathea Leopardina£24.95 As low as £14.95Stock 11The power and beauty of the Calathea is in its leaves. Think stripes, flaming patterns or just a colored border. As soon as the sun breaks through... Learn More
- Calathea WaterfreshCalathea WaterfreshSpecial Price £16.95 Regular Price £22.95Stock 30The power and beauty of the Calathea is in its leaves. Think stripes, flaming patterns or just a colored border. As soon as the sun breaks through... Learn More
- Calathea TriostarCalathea TriostarSpecial Price £12.95 Regular Price £19.95Stock 43The power and beauty of the Calathea is in its leaves. Think stripes, flaming patterns or just a colored border. As soon as the sun breaks through... Learn More
- Calathea Medallion£21.95 As low as £17.95Only 4 leftCalathea Medallion is a beautiful houseplant. The leaves have three colors with a beautiful pattern. The leaves of this houseplant close up in the... Learn More
- Calathea Peacock 12 cmCalathea Peacock£19.95 As low as £14.95Out of stockOut of stockThe Peacock plant, also known as Calathea makoyana, is a beautiful tropical houseplant, famed for its beautiful, contrasting green and purplish-red... Learn More
- Calathea ZebrinaCalathea Zebrina£22.95 As low as £17.95Out of stockOut of stockThe power and beauty of the Calathea is in its leaves. Think stripes, flaming patterns or just a colored border. As soon as the sun breaks through... Learn More
- Calathea Leopardina 17 cmCalathea Leopardina£32.95 As low as £24.95Out of stockOut of stockThe power and beauty of the Calathea is in its leaves. Think stripes, flaming... Learn More
- Calathea Lancifolia 14 cmCalathea lancifolia£24.95 As low as £17.95Out of stockOut of stockCalathea Lancifolia is a beautiful variety, it has long, lance-shaped pale green leaves with dark green blotches either side of the midrib, and the... Learn More
- Calathea Rufibarba 12cmCalathea Rufibarba£19.95 As low as £14.95Out of stockOut of stockCalatheas are very attractive houseplants with highly decorative patterned leaves. Calathea rufibarba is a beautiful variety, it has long,... Learn More
- Calathea Tanja 12 cmCalathea Tanja£24.95 As low as £13.95Out of stockOut of stockThe power and beauty of the Calathea is in its leaves. Think stripes, flaming patterns or just a colored border. As soon as the sun breaks through... Learn More
- Calathea Rufibarba Elgergrass 12 cmCalathea Rufibarba Elgergrass£22.95 As low as £17.95Out of stockOut of stockThe power and beauty of the Calathea is in its leaves. Think stripes, flaming patterns or just a colored border. As soon as the sun breaks through... Learn More
- Marantha FascinatorMarantha Fascinator£22.95 As low as £17.95Out of stockOut of stockMarantha Fascinator is a fascinating house plant. Every morning the leaves of the plant open and every night they close and fold together as though... Learn More
Calathea is also known as peacock plant or prayer plants because their leaves fold upwards at night
Calatheas are tropical houseplants that belong to the maranta family; they originate from the American tropics. These plants like to grow in bright indirect light. They need high humidity; their leaves turn brown on the edges if the air is too dry.
Calathea houseplant in various types
The Calathea leaves are oval, ribbed, wavy and decorated with the most beautiful leaf drawings. These houseplants not only look beautiful, they also move. When the sun rises, the leaves open and close again in the evening. The underside of the leaf of some species is velvety soft.
Well-known varieties such as Lancifolia, Makoyana and Rosea Picta are both very decorative and very stylish. The Calatheas are known for their typical characteristics, such as the leaf that is greenish-white striped on the top and purple on the underside.
The zebrina
There are many species in this plant family, but one of the most popular is the zebra plant Calathea zebrina.
How do you care for the Calathea?
Everything you need to know about caring for Calathea. These plants need special care to thrive. Originating from tropical regions, they like relatively stable temperatures. They grow on the forest floor of tropical rainforests. They need a warm spot and bright but indirect light, keep them out of direct sunlight. Keep the soil moist from spring through fall. In winter you can water a little less. This houseplant also likes occasional fertilizing with a good solution of liquid fertilizer.
Spectacular foliage
This striking foliage has earned the Calathea several nicknames, including the peacock plant, the cathedral window plant, the zebra plant, and the rattlesnake plant. Calatheas are also called the prayer plant because they can close their leaves. Their bright green leaves can be striped in white, yellow or pink in a striking feather-like pattern. It sometimes seems as if the leaves are painted, so beautiful.