Calathea Prayer Plant

The Calathea Prayer Plant is one of the most popular tropical houseplants for stylish living spaces. In this collection, you'll find classics like Calathea Orbifolia, Medallion, Makoyana, Insigne, and Ornata – known for their distinctive leaf patterns. Calathea plants prefer bright locations without direct sunlight and consistently moist soil. They are ideal for living rooms and bedrooms, especially with higher humidity. Overall, the selection includes five proven varieties.

Calathea Plants – Location and Light Requirements

Calathea plants require a bright location without direct sunlight. An ideal spot is near an east or west-facing window with filtered light. Too much sun quickly leads to bleached or curled leaves, while overly dark locations inhibit growth. A room temperature between 18 and 24 °C is considered optimal. The Calathea Prayer Plant thrives particularly well in humidity above 60%, for example, in a bathroom or well-ventilated living areas.

Is the Calathea easy to care for? Water requirements and care

The Calathea is considered moderately easy to care for if its basic needs are met. It's important to keep the soil consistently moist but not wet. During the growing season from March to September, you should water about 1–2 times per week, and less frequently in winter. It does not tolerate waterlogging. Use water with as little lime as possible to avoid brown leaf edges. Further tips can be found in our guide section as well as in the article on easy-care houseplants.

Popular Varieties: Orbifolia, Medallion, Makoyana

In this collection, you'll find five proven Calathea varieties. The Calathea Orbifolia impresses with its silvery-green, large leaves. Medallion features high-contrast patterns in dark green and violet. Makoyana, also called the peacock plant, has finely patterned leaves with a transparent structure. Insigne and Ornata set graphic accents with narrow linear patterns. Depending on the variety, these plants reach a height of 40 to 90 cm and are ideal for sideboards, windowsills, or as a stand-alone plant.

Buy Calathea at finestgreen – Guarantee and Shipping

When you buy your Calathea Prayer Plant from finestgreen, you benefit from a 30-day plant guarantee. If your plant demonstrably falls ill or becomes infested with pests within this period, we will replace it after inspection. Please report transit damage within 24 hours with a photo. Our plants come fresh from the greenhouse and are shipped without intermediate storage. Patented packaging secures the plant firmly in the box, even if transported upside down. In cold temperatures, we also include heat packs.

Combine your Calathea directly with a matching planter using our configurator on the product page. Accessories such as substrates or decorative moss can also be found in the appropriate category. Discover your new Calathea Prayer Plant now – available from €24.90 and ready to ship.