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Plant care profile
Calathea care for Indian homes
Goeppertia spp.
Decorative foliage plant with patterned leaves that fold up at night.
The essentials
Calathea care at a glance
- Light
- Medium light
- Water
- Every 4-6 days
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Space
- Medium space, up to 90 cm
Watering needs vary with light, pot size and growing conditions. Check the soil rather than following a fixed schedule.
Make sure it fits your home
Check placement and household safety.
Household safety
Pets: Listed as safe.
Children: Listed as safe.
Rattlesnake/calathea-type prayer plants are commonly listed among safer non-toxic options for cats and dogs; ingestion can still upset the stomach.
No special toxicity caution; prevent habitual chewing.
Placement
- Indoors
- Excellent
- Balcony
- Okay
- Low-light room
- Good
- Air conditioning
- Low
Care notes
Keep humidity high and soil lightly moist
Monsoon risk: Medium.
Humidity needs: High.
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Before you buy
- Buy plants with uncurled leaves and no crispy margins.
- Ask whether the plant was grown under shade-net or indoor conditions.
Look out for
- Spider mites
- Crispy leaf edges
- Hard-water staining
- Rolled leaves despite moist soil
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