Calathea veitchiona

Depending upon whose website you land on, Calathea Medallion is either easy to care for or challenging, even for seasoned gardeners. We lean toward the challenging school of thought, as humidity, light, watering and yes, fertilizing, must be just right for this showy house plant to really thrive. Related to the prayer plant family, this calathea moves according to circadian rhythms, so leaves tend to fold upward at night, showing off the deep red undersides. During the day, large, almost fake looking leaves flatten out, flaunting their intricate patterns of green, red, and white. We think Calathea Medallion is well worth the effort, and is pet-friendly to boot.    

Common Name: Medallion Prayer Plant

Mature Size: 12" - 24" tall and wide

Growth Rate: Moderate

Optimum Temperature:

• 65° F
• 70° F
• 75° F

Characteristics: Pet-friendly

Light: Well- lit room, no direct sun. Will tolerate lower light.

Water Requirements: Water thoroughly when top soil is dry to touch

Foliage Color: Green

Bloom Color: Inconspicuous (white)

Bloom Time: N/A

Structure: Upright mound

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

Please Note: When Ground Shipping is selected, plants will be shipped on the following Monday to help maintain the plant quality.