Calathea
Calatheas are tropical houseplants and spectacular to decorate your interior with. Grown for its attractive foliage, this plant is a favorite houseplant. Many varieties are available in a beautiful range of decorative foliage. They easily become the showpiece of your interior.
- Calathea WaterfreshCalathea WaterfreshOnly 5 leftThe power and beauty of the Calathea is in its leaves. Think stripes, flaming patterns or just a colored border. As soon as the sun breaks through... Learn More
- Marantha FascinatorMarantha FascinatorStock 27Marantha Fascinator is a fascinating house plant. Every morning the leaves of the plant open and every night they close and fold together as though... Learn More
- Marantha Citroen Limoen 12 cm PotMarantha Citroen LimoenSpecial Price €7.95 Regular Price €9.95Stock 36Marantha Citroen Limoen is a fascinating house plant. Every morning the leaves... Learn More
- Calathea Ornata 14 cm potCalathea OrnataOnly 2 leftCalathea Ornata is a special air-purifying plant, Calathea Ornata has leaves... Learn More
- Calathea Lancifolia 14 cmCalathea lancifoliaOnly 4 leftCalathea Lancifolia is a beautiful variety, it has long, lance-shaped pale green leaves with dark green blotches either side of the midrib, and the... Learn More
- Calathea Leopardina 12 cmCalathea LeopardinaSpecial Price €8.95 Regular Price €12.95Stock 13The power and beauty of the Calathea is in its leaves. Think stripes, flaming patterns or just a colored border. As soon as the sun breaks through... Learn More
- Calathea Freddie 12 cmCalathea Freddie€9.95 As low as €7.96Only 1 leftThe power and beauty of the Calathea is in its leaves. Think stripes, flaming patterns or just a colored border. As soon as the sun breaks through... Learn More
- Calathea MedallionSpecial Price €7.95 Regular Price €9.95Only 5 leftCalathea Medallion is a beautiful houseplant. The leaves have three colors with a beautiful pattern. The leaves of this houseplant close up in the... Learn More
- Ctenanthe AmagrisCtenanthe AmagrisSpecial Price €6.95 Regular Price €9.95Stock 20The bottom of the Ctenanthe Amagris has silvery green leaves and a purple color. Ctenanthe Amagris is related to the Calathea, Ctenanthe Amagris... Learn More
- Calathea TriostarCalathea TriostarStock 18The power and beauty of the Calathea is in its leaves. Think stripes, flaming patterns or just a colored border. As soon as the sun breaks through... Learn More
- Ctenanthe burle marxiiCtenanthe burle-marxii€9.95 As low as €7.96Stock 48During the day this beautiful plant displays it's leaves in all their glory and then when night falls it folds up it's leaves displaying its... Learn More
- Calathea White Fusion 14 cmCalathea White Fushion€12.95Out of stockOut of stockAdd a touch of tropical beauty to your home with the Calathea White Fusion 14 cm plant. Easy to grow, stunning foliage, and perfect for beginners. Learn More
- Calathea Helen Kennedy 14cmCalathea Helen Kennedy€11.95Out of stockOut of stockDiscover the stunning Calathea Helen Kennedy 14cm pot at Gardens4you. Perfect for adding a pop of color to your interior. Learn More
- Calathea Peacock 12 cmCalathea Peacock€9.95 As low as €7.96Out of stockOut of stockThe Peacock plant, also known as Calathea makoyana, is a beautiful tropical houseplant, famed for its beautiful, contrasting green and purplish-red... Learn More
- Calathea ZebrinaCalathea Zebrina€11.95 As low as €9.56Out of stockOut of stockThe power and beauty of the Calathea is in its leaves. Think stripes, flaming patterns or just a colored border. As soon as the sun breaks through... Learn More
- Calathea Zebrina 19 cmCalathea Zebrina€22.95 As low as €18.36Out of stockOut of stockThe power and beauty of the Calathea is in its leaves. Think stripes, flaming patterns or just a colored border. As soon as the sun breaks through... Learn More
- Calathea Leopardina 17 cmCalathea Leopardina€17.95 As low as €14.36Out of stockOut of stockThe power and beauty of the Calathea is in its leaves. Think stripes, flaming... Learn More
- Marantha leuconeura Kerchoveana 12 cm PotMarantha leuconeura Kerchoveana€8.95 As low as €7.16Out of stockOut of stockMaranta leuconeura kerchoveana is related to the Calathea. Maranta leuconeura... Learn More
- Calathea Rosea PictaCalathea rosea-picta€14.95 As low as €11.96Out of stockOut of stockCalathea Rosea Picta is so exotically patterned it looks like its leaves have been painted.... Learn More
- Calathea Rufibarba 12cmCalathea Rufibarba€8.95 As low as €7.16Out of stockOut of stockCalatheas are very attractive houseplants with highly decorative patterned leaves. Calathea rufibarba is a beautiful variety, it has long,... Learn More
- Calathea Tanja 12 cmCalathea Tanja€11.95 As low as €9.56Out of stockOut of stockThe power and beauty of the Calathea is in its leaves. Think stripes, flaming patterns or just a colored border. As soon as the sun breaks through... Learn More
- Calathea Maui Queen 12 cmCalathea Maui Queen€9.95 As low as €7.96Out of stockOut of stockThe power and beauty of the Calathea is in its leaves. Think stripes, flaming patterns or just a colored border. As soon as the sun breaks through... Learn More
- Calathea Rufibarba Elgergrass 12 cmCalathea Rufibarba Elgergrass€11.95 As low as €9.56Out of stockOut of stockThe power and beauty of the Calathea is in its leaves. Think stripes, flaming patterns or just a colored border. As soon as the sun breaks through... Learn More
- Ctenanthe Lubbersiana 21 cmCtenanthe Lubbersiana€21.95Out of stockOut of stockThe Ctenanthe Lubbersiana (Calathea Golden Mosaic) is a green houseplant. The Ctenanthe falls under the Calatheas, but the leaves are narrower and... Learn More
- Calathea NetworkCalathea Network€16.95 As low as €13.56Out of stockOut of stockCalathea Network has beautiful green leaves. Calathea Network does not like direct sunlight.... Learn More
- Ctenanthe LubbersianaCtenanthe Lubbersiana€16.95 As low as €13.56Out of stockOut of stockThe Ctenanthe Lubbersiana (Calathea Golden Mosaic) is a houseplant with variegated leaves. The Ctenanthe falls under the Calatheas, but the leaves... Learn More
- Calathea Orbifolia 14 cm potCalathea Orbifolia€11.95Out of stockOut of stockCalathea orbifolia is a green houseplant with the largest leaves of all... Learn More
- Calathea Warscewiczii 14 cm potCalathea Warscewiczii€9.95Out of stockOut of stockThe power and beauty of the Calathea is in its leaves. Think stripes, flaming... Learn More
- Calathea Beauty Star 12 cmCalathea Beauty Star€9.95Out of stockOut of stockCalathea, also known for its beauty and strength. This houseplant has a unique... Learn More
- Maranta Silver Band hanging plantMarantha Silver Band€11.95Out of stockOut of stockDiscover the Maranta Silver Band hanging plant, a stunning prayer plant with unique silvery leaves that grows quickly. Perfect for indoor spaces. Learn More
- Calathea Marion 14 cmCalathea Marion€12.95Out of stockOut of stockBring a tropical atmosphere to your home with the Calathea Marion 14 cm indoor plant. Easy to grow, unique leaves, ideal for plant lovers. Learn More
Calathea is also known as peacock plant or prayer plants because their leaves fold upwards at night
Calatheas are tropical houseplants that belong to the maranta family; they originate from the American tropics. These plants like to grow in bright indirect light. They need high humidity; their leaves turn brown on the edges if the air is too dry.
Calathea houseplant in various types
The Calathea leaves are oval, ribbed, wavy and decorated with the most beautiful leaf drawings. These houseplants not only look beautiful, they also move. When the sun rises, the leaves open and close again in the evening. The underside of the leaf of some species is velvety soft.
Well-known varieties such as Lancifolia, Makoyana and Rosea Picta are both very decorative and very stylish. The Calatheas are known for their typical characteristics, such as the leaf that is greenish-white striped on the top and purple on the underside.
The zebrina
There are many species in this plant family, but one of the most popular is the zebra plant Calathea zebrina.
How do you care for the Calathea?
Everything you need to know about caring for Calathea. These plants need special care to thrive. Originating from tropical regions, they like relatively stable temperatures. They grow on the forest floor of tropical rainforests. They need a warm spot and bright but indirect light, keep them out of direct sunlight. Keep the soil moist from spring through fall. In winter you can water a little less. This houseplant also likes occasional fertilizing with a good solution of liquid fertilizer.
Spectacular foliage
This striking foliage has earned the Calathea several nicknames, including the peacock plant, the cathedral window plant, the zebra plant, and the rattlesnake plant. Calatheas are also called the prayer plant because they can close their leaves. Their bright green leaves can be striped in white, yellow or pink in a striking feather-like pattern. It sometimes seems as if the leaves are painted, so beautiful.