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Calathea warscewiczii (Prayer Plant)

Calathea warscewiczii (Prayer Plant)

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Meet the Calathea warscewiczii (Prayer Plant)

Goeppertia warscewiczii, commonly known as Jungle Velvet, is a striking tropical plant from the Marantaceae family, native to the rainforests of South America. Growing beneath the jungle canopy, it thrives in warm, humid conditions with filtered light. This plant is prized for its large, velvety leaves, featuring rich green tones with lighter variegation and deep purple undersides. As it matures, its foliage becomes fuller and more dramatic, making it a lush, statement addition to any indoor plant collection.

Why You'll Love It

  • Bold and dramatic: striking leaves
  • Have a bright but indirect sunlight spot
  • Tropical vibes: Adds lush, exotic greenery indoors

Growing & Care

Bright indirect light to semi shady spot. Water when the top 2 inches of soil feels dry, using room temperature water. A balanced houseplant fertiliser. Left to grow, expect a spread of Up to 45 cm wide and a height of Up 60 cm tall with time.

Repotting

Every 1-2 years.

A Few Things to Watch For

  • Overwatering or sitting in soggy soil
  • Cold draughts
  • Prolonged direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves
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Calathea warscewiczii (Prayer Plant) Care Tips

  • Care Difficulty

    Could Be Fussy

  • Light Preference

    Bright indirect light to semi shady spot.

  • Temperature

  • Plant Height

  • Watering

    Water when the top 2 inches of soil feels dry, using room temperature water.

  • Humidity

  • Toxicity

    Pet safe — though it's still sensible to keep foliage out of pets' reach to avoid damage

  • How Does It Grow?

    Moderate during spring and summer growth rate; reaching Up 60 cm tall with time; Occasional, to manage size or old foliage.
Calathea warscewiczii (Prayer Plant)

The Story Behind the Calathea warscewiczii (Prayer Plant)

Goeppertia warscewiczii, commonly known as Jungle Velvet, is a striking tropical plant from the Marantaceae family, native to the rainforests of South America. Growing beneath the jungle canopy, it thrives in warm, humid conditions with filtered light.

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