Calathea Species- zebrina, makoyana, insignis & Burle Marx We've bundled these Calathea cuties together because they're the perfect indoor squad – compact, stylish, and ready to brighten your space! These leafy divas love hanging out in filtered light indoors or in a shady, humid spot outside. With foliage so eye-popping it practically demands attention, each Calathea variety brings its own special flair to the plant party! Keep scrolling to meet each fabulous green personality in our botanical lineup! If you are looking for the beautiful, large-leafed Calathea Lutea try here. Light requirement: Filtered sunlight indoors or outside in a shady position with diffused sunlight.Water requirement: Keep soil moist, but let dry out in between waterings. Watering frequency: Occasional. Applying a layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant will help retain soil moisture.Soil: Well-draining, fertilised soil.Skill level: Suits Beginner Green thumb, low-maintenance plant.Growth rate: Slow to Moderate to fast growth/ species dependent. Suitable for container gardens: Choose a pot at least twice the size of plant. Seasonality: Evergreen Drought Tolerant: Yes, once established,Frost Tolerant: Dependent on species.Wind Tolerant: Varies on species Leaf colour: Varies with different species, shades of greenLeaf Variegation pattern: Yes Size of leaf : Varies with different species. ‘zebrina’ - The Zebrina calathea (or Zebra plant to its friends) is the houseplant equivalent of wearing designer clothes! This trendy green roommate grows in cute little clumps with big, lance-shaped leaves sporting the wildest zebra-inspired fashion – dark and light green stripes that look like they've been painted on velvet! Flip those leaves over and – ta-da! – a pop of purple that's basically the plant version of a secret tattoo. Who knew plants could be such fashionistas? Mature Height : 60-90cmMature Width: 60-90cm ‘makoyana’ - Say hello to the Calathea makoyana, the Peacock Plant that struts its stuff straight from Brazil! This tropical diva flaunts fabulous oval leaves decorated with nature's coolest light and dark green patterns – think feathery stripes that would make any fashionista jealous! Flip those leaves over for a surprise pop of purplish-red underneath. It's like this plant can't decide if it wants to be a supermodel or a secret agent with its flashy disguise! Mature Height : 30-60cm highMature Width: 30cm approx. ‘insignis’ -Meet the Calathea insignis, aka the Rattlesnake Plant – this sassy tropical superstar rocks long, lance-shaped leaves that are basically nature's artwork! The top side flaunts funky dark green blotches dancing across a lighter green canvas, while flip those leaves over and – surprise! – you'll discover a gorgeous purple underside. It's like this plant is wearing a fancy reversible outfit every single day! Mature Height : up to 60cm tallMature Width: 30-60cm ‘Burle Marx’ - Also referred to as 'Ctenanthe Burle-Marxii' or 'Fishbone Prayer Plant'. The Calathea's nickname "prayer plant" comes from its fascinating daily ritual – during daylight hours, these leafy friends stretch out flat to soak up sunshine, but once night falls, they fold their leaves upward like tiny green hands in prayer. It's like they're playing a botanical game of Simon Says with the sun! Leaves grow in a compact, fan-like habit, are oval in shape and showcase bold strokes of dark green with a deep burgundy underside. The leaves are variegated with V-shapes. Mature Height : 50cmMature Width: 30cm approx.
