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Calathea

Calathea

Living art that dances.

Demanding care Pet safe

Photo: Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 — via Wikimedia Commons

Calathea (Calathea)
Light
Medium indirect
Water
Keep moist, filtered water
Difficulty
Demanding
Pets
Safe

About the Calathea

Boldly patterned leaves that fold up at night in a slow 'prayer' movement. Beautiful and pet-safe, but particular about water and humidity.

🌿 Pro tipUse distilled or filtered water and keep humidity high to avoid crispy edges.

Its science matched playlist: calm classical

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