Calathea 'Picturata'
Calathea 'Picturata'
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Description :
Illuminate your home with the striking beauty of the Calathea picturata 'Argentea'. This elegant prayer plant is celebrated for its remarkable foliage, featuring a luminous, silvery-white center framed by a distinct, deep green border, with rich wine-red undersides. A true work of living art, its leaves fold up each night, bringing a captivating and sophisticated presence to your indoor garden.

Plant Details:
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Mature height
Grows to a lush, bushy height of 1.5–2 feet.
Mature width
Forms a full clump approximately 1.5–2 feet wide.
Spacing
Best as a tabletop plant where its stunning, high-contrast foliage can be the star attraction. Keep away from drafts.
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Features large, oval leaves with a luminous, silvery-white center, surrounded by a wide, well-defined border of deep green. The undersides of the leaves are a solid, rich wine-red. The leaves rise vertically in the evening and relax downwards during the day.
Flowering Period & Fruit
Flowering is rare in an indoor setting; this plant is cultivated for its magnificent foliage.
Sun Tolerance
Requires bright, indirect light to maintain its vibrant coloration. Keep out of all direct sunlight, as it will scorch the leaves.
Maintenance
Moderate to High. High humidity is a must to prevent crispy leaf edges. It is strongly recommended to use distilled, filtered, or rainwater. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Root System
A fine, fibrous root system growing from rhizomes that is sensitive to drought and overwatering. Requires a well-draining potting mix that also retains moisture.
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