After having success growing my Calathea Warscewiczii, I was excited to pop down to my local nursery and see if I could find other Calathea plants. Starting a Calathea collection sounds like a fun project! I was amazed at the variety of Calathea plants available. They are all stunning and offer different exotic colored foliage. …
I love the lush dense green foliage of tropical forests! Living in the city, it is sometimes hard to imagine yourself enjoying a tropical paradise. However, I have found a fabulous evergreen that grows in a pot and brings the feeling of the tropics into my home. Calathea Warscewiczii, also known more simply as Calathea …
Calathea plants should be a focal point in any setting. It’s a stunning plant to admire up close, and from a distance. The lush green foliage is a delight to any interior. When that’s spoiled by blotches of yellow spots, curling leaves on your Calathea, or worse, entire leaves yellowing, take it for the sign …
This magnificent tropical plant is truly unique. Calathea concinna has a multitude of common names due to its many interesting features. The most popular of the selection is Calathea Freddie, Freddie Prayer Plant, or Zebra Plant. Understandably, the name ‘Zebra Plant’ is in reference to the plant’s beautifully patterned leaves. They flash zebra-like stripes of …
Calatheas are a stunning family of houseplants. Most varieties feature bi-colored leaves where the tops are various tones of greens and the bottoms reveal a deep purple color. Aesthetically, they make an amazing addition to any houseplant collection by adding some color that will stand out amongst the sea of green. Calathea rufibarba, also known …