The Calathea medallion, also known as Calathea veitchiana, is a striking tropical houseplant with beautifully patterned foliage. Its leaves are oval-shaped with a rich green color and intricate, silver or cream-colored markings with purple undersides. It raises and lowers these leaves from day to night, a phenomenon called nyctinasty and the source behind its nickname prayer plant. This plant is pet-friendly!
Each plant is unique; size and shape fluctuate by season so all measurements are shown as a range
Arrives in an 8" wide nursery grow pot and measure between 9"-15" tall from the soil line to the top of the foliage
If you purchase a large plant with a planter, the planter will ship separately
Care Guide
Calathea MedallionTropical Americas
Plant Care
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Calatheas can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
This is a pet friendly plant.
Calatheas exhibit a phenomenon known as nyctinasty. They move their leaves from day to night as a part of their circadian rhythm.
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