What you will get:

You will receive one of the prayer plants, Calathea Makoyana growing in a 6" pot.

Description

The reason for growing Calatheas is mainly for their beautiful foliage. There are several dozens of Calathea varieties with various beautiful leaf color patterns. An interesting phenomenon is that the leaves of most Calathea varieties close at night and open during the day. Such a process is referred as nyctinasty. When close, the leaves look like praying – therefore, Calatheas are also called “Prayer Plants.” Calatheas are pet-safe. Their leaves are non-toxic to animals.

The Calathea makoyana is also called peacock plant plant as its leaves resemble the elegance and beauty of a peacock’s tail.

Care tips

Soil: Calatheas like soil with good moisture retaining capacity but draining well.

Light: Bright and indirect light is best for Calatheas when grown indoors and shaded to partially shades for outside.

Water. Calatheas like constantly moist soil but not soggy. The plant is sensitive to chemicals such as fluoride, chlorine, and bromine. It is best to water them with purified or filtered water like those for drinking. When limited, tap water may be used after sitting for 24 hours after collection.

Temperature. Calatheas are tropical plants. They thrive in a temperature range from 60°-80°F.

Feeding. Since Calatheas are sensitive to salts, do not over feed the plants. Make sure to flush out the built salts periodically.


Shipping:

Plants are shipped with pots. We offer different shipping methods at checkout.

MOVING YOUR PACKAGE ALONG:
If you notice your package is stuck somewhere during transit, filing an update request on your tracking page may help move your package along. You may also notice us to file such a request from our side.

AVOID DAMAGE:
We take very effective packaging measures to prevent your plants from damages. When the temperature is below freezing point at any transit points, it is important to add one or more heat packs in your order (depending on your package size) to protect your plant from cold damage:

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It is also critical to take your package inside promptly upon delivery when the weather is hot or cold. Heat may accumulate and damage your plants if the package is left under the sun even if the temperature is relatively mild.