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Calathea 'Medallion'-Prayer Plant-Non-toxic to pets 10" Pot

Calathea 'Medallion'-Prayer Plant-Non-toxic to pets 10" Pot

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Calathea 'Medallion'

Description

Calathea 'Medallion' is a stunning tropical plant known for its large, round leaves with intricate patterns of dark green and silver. The underside of the leaves is a rich burgundy, adding to its visual appeal. This plant is often referred to as a 'prayer plant' due to its unique habit of raising and lowering its leaves from day to night.

Suggested Uses

Calathea 'Medallion' is ideal for indoor decoration, adding a touch of the tropics to homes and offices. It thrives in low-light conditions, making it perfect for rooms with indirect sunlight. It can also be used in shaded outdoor areas in warmer climates.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Calathea 'Medallion'
  • Common Name Common Name: Medallion' Prayer Plant
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows up to 2 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 10-11
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Rarely blooms indoors
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Indirect light
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: Yes
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other Calathea varieties, Ferns

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in a well-draining pot with rich, organic soil
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Peat-based potting mix
  • Humidity Humidity: Prefers high humidity; mist regularly or use a humidifier
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Remove yellowing leaves to encourage new growth
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Reduce watering in winter; maintain humidity
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer during growing season
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorching
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