A genus of tropical American houseplants celebrated for boldly patterned leaves that fold upward at night, earning the nickname prayer plants.
Description
Calatheas produce elliptical leaves marked in stripes, blotches, or feathered patterns of dark green, silver, pink, and purple. The undersides often glow deep purple.
Cultivation
They need warm humid rooms, evenly moist filtered water, and protection from direct sun. Dry air and tap water turn the leaf edges crisp and brown.
Uses
Calatheas are prized as decorative houseplants, with cultivars such as Calathea orbifolia, ornata, and medallion popular in interior design.
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