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Calathea warscewiczii-Jungle Velvet Prayer Plant-Lush velvety foliage 6" Pot

Calathea warscewiczii-Jungle Velvet Prayer Plant-Lush velvety foliage 6" Pot

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Calathea warscewiczii

Description

Calathea warscewiczii, commonly known as the Jungle Velvet Prayer Plant, is renowned for its lush, velvety foliage with striking patterns. This tropical plant is native to Central and South America and is a popular choice for indoor plant enthusiasts due to its decorative leaves and air-purifying qualities.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for indoor decoration, shaded patios, or as part of a tropical plant collection. Its vibrant foliage makes it a stunning focal point in any room.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Calathea warscewiczii
  • Common Name Common Name: Jungle Velvet Prayer Plant
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Up to 2-3 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, low to medium 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 species, Ferns, and Peace Lilies

Care Tips

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