Product Description
The Calathea Leopardina stands out with its fresh green leaves and dark green markings. Give this tropical beauty a shady spot, as it can't tolerate direct sunlight.
The Calathea has a special habit: in the evening it folds its leaves up like hands in prayer, which has earned it the nickname 'prayer plant'. In the morning light it unfolds again, sometimes with a soft rustling sound.
Care & tips for the Calathea Leopardina - 35cm
Like other Calatheas, the Calathea Leopardina loves shade. In its tropical home it grows beneath the canopy of larger plants, sheltered from harsh sunlight. Direct sun can scorch its leaves and spoil the leaf pattern, so give it a spot with indirect light.
How much water does the Calathea Leopardina - 35cm need?
Keep the soil of the Calathea Leopardina slightly moist, but avoid overwatering! That can cause root rot. Before each watering, push two fingers about 2 cm into the soil: dry means water, moist means wait.
Raise the humidity by misting the leaves weekly. This tropical plant will love you for it.
How much light does the Calathea Leopardina - 35cm need?
The Calathea Leopardina comes from the shady tropical regions of South America and the Amazon. At home, it needs a spot out of the sun too. Direct light can make the leaves curl and dry out.
In a shady spot its leaves stay at their most beautiful and new leaf patterns appear. Bright indirect light is fine, as long as it isn't too harsh.
Is the Calathea Leopardina - 35cm toxic?
No, luckily the Calathea Leopardina is not toxic to people or pets.
How is my Calathea Leopardina shipped?
This houseplant is delivered in a nursery pot. All our plants are shipped in a box we designed ourselves or upright on a special pallet. The snug inner fitting of our shipping boxes keeps houseplants firmly in place so they can't shift in transit. Plants don't mind a day in a dark box, so your green friends arrive home in perfect condition.
Specifications
| Latin Name | Calathea Leopardina |
| Delivery | Delivered in a nursery pot |
| Warranty | Fresh from the grower |
| Height | 35 cm |
| Diameter | 20 cm |
| Pot Size | 12 cm |
| Location | Partial shade, 3-5 m from a window |
| Water Needs | About 1-2 times a week |
| Poisonous | No |
| Air Purifying | Yes |
| Packaging | Securely packed in a box designed for shipping plants |
| Maintenance | Low |
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