Calathea Medallion

The Calathea Medallion gets its name from its bold and beautiful medallion-like leaves. The leaves have a unique, deep green pattern on the top and are a burgundy shade underneath. This plant is known to raise it's leaves up and down from day to night to catch the light due to an essential trait found in plants on the forest-floor. It requires a bit more care than some other plants as it likes a bit of TLC to ensure it is happy. It is a great plant for purifying your air and is non-toxic to all pets.

Botanical Name: Calathea roseopicta 'Medallion'

Nicknames: Calathea Medallion, Rose-Painted Prayer Plant

Family: Marantaceae

Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial

Native To: Brazil

Mature Size: About 2' tall indoors

Leaf Color: Deep green and burgundy

Leaf Shape: Medallion or circle-shaped

Growing Season: Spring and summer

Favorite Rooms: Bedroom, living room, kitchen

Health Benefits: Purifies the air in your home

Grow Pot Size: 6" wide x 5" tall

Plant Height: about 14"-18" tall (including pot)

Plant Weight: 

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Plant that is about 14"-18" tall (including pot)

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BIODEGRADABLE GROW POT

Our biodegradable grow pots are made of 50% sphagnum peat, wood fiber and lime to adjust the pH. The peat content provides a combination of superior root penetration, good drainage and aeration whilst the wood fibers strengthen the pot.

Designed for easy transplant. They are 100% compostable and approved for organic production. Simply place the entire biodegradable pot into your planter and the roots of your plant will soon grow through and decompose the pot.

ECO-FRIENDLY ROOT POUCH

Our recycled & semi-degradable eco-friendly fabric bags are made from a mix all natural fibers and recycled plastic water bottles saved from landfills. The breathable fabric allows for your plants to stay cool in the summer and provides good drainage to avoid overwatering. They provide a healthy environment for your plant to grow by pruning the roots and creating dense, healthy root structures.

These fabric bags are washable and recyclable. It will take 1-2 years for the bags to semi degrade. Use your fabric bag as a decorative planter and remove from the bag when it is time to repot. This planter is designed by Root Pouch.

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LIGHT

This plant requires medium to bright, indirect light. Keep out of direct sunlight to avoid the leaves from burning.

WATER

Keep the water evenly moist but not soggy, a well-draining soil is key. Depending on your home environment, water every few days in warmer months and once a week or every other week during cooler months. This plant also prefers filtered water or rain water. Tap water may cause the leaves to turn yellow.

ENVIRONMENT

This plant enjoys a warmer environment and the ideal temperature is 65ºF - 85ºF. Maintain temperatures of at least 60ºF in your home for the plant to thrive. Keep away from any doors or air vents with cold drafts. It prefers a spot with ample humidity so place near other plants or in a more naturally humid room in your house, like a bathroom or kitchen.

GROWTH

The plant can grow about 2' tall indoors. Use a generic houseplant fertilizer once a month in spring-summer to encourage growth. No fertilizer is necessary in winter when the plant naturally grows slower.

REPOTTING

Repot your calathea every year or every other year to provide the plant with fresh, nutrient rich soil. If you want your plant to stay the same size, use the same size pot when repotting or go up 1" in size at a time if you want your plant to grow a bit wider. Repot in early spring using a well-draining soil.

PROPAGATING

You can propagate this plant using division. Choose the area you want to divide from the mother plant and gently untangle the roots from each other. Place the division in new potting soil and keep the soil evenly moist.

TOXICITY

This plant is non-toxic to human and pets.