Calathea insignis, pot diameter 15 cm (perennial for the home)

• Light: Bright filtered light - near a north or east window. No direct sun!
• Watering: Regular - keep soil moist but not wet. Let the top layer dry slightly.
• Water: Sensitive to chlorine and fluoride! Filtered water or rainwater is preferable
• Humidity: High! Humidifier, pebble tray, or regular misting
• Temperature: 18-24°C ideal. Not below 15°C
• Soil: Rich and well-drained - tropical plant mix with perlite
• Fertilization: Diluted balanced fertilizer once a month in spring-summer
• Transfer: Once every year or two when the roots fill the pot.

• Brown edges: Problem #1! Air too dry. Increase humidity around the plant
• Curling leaves: lack of moisture or insufficient watering
• Yellow leaves: Overwatering! Check drainage and reduce water
• Faded specimen: Too much direct sun. Move to a more shaded location.
• Spots on the leaves: Hard water with chlorine. Switch to filtered water.
• Unpleasant leaves in the evening: The leaf movement (prayer) is natural! At night they fold up
• Red spider mite: Common in dry air. Regular spraying prevents
• Slow growth in winter: Natural. Reduce watering and fertilization.

• 🐍 Amazing design: Unique and spectacular "snake skin" pattern!
• 💜 Purple back: The bottom of the leaf is deep purple-burgundy
• 🙏 "Prayer Plant": The leaves move! They fold at night and open during the day
• 🐾 Pet Safe: ASPCA certified - non-toxic to dogs, cats and horses!
• 🌿 Air purifier: Helps clean the air in the home
• 🏠 Perfect houseplant: Prefers indirect light - suitable for indoors
• 📏 Comfortable size: up to 60-80 cm - not too big
• 📸 Photogenic: Always looks amazing in pictures!

• Scientific name: Goeppertia insignis (syn. Calathea lancifolia )
• Family: Marantaceae (Prayer Plant Family)
• Origin: Brazilian rainforests
• Height: 60-80 cm
• Growth rate: Medium
• Plant type: Tropical evergreen perennial
• Other names: Rattlesnake Plant
• Name change: Recently changed from Calathea to Goeppertia, but most people still call it Calathea

• Calathea orbifolia: Huge round leaves with silver stripes
• Calathea medallion: round leaves with a medallion pattern
• Calathea ornata: "Pinstripe" - pink stripes on dark green
• Calathea makoyana: "Peacock" - similar to peacock feathers
• Calathea roseopicta: leaves with pink margins
• Calathea rufibarba: "Fur" - velvety leaves
• Calathea zebrina: Prominent zebra stripes

💚 Good news: All the pellets are pet safe! You can collect with peace of mind.

• Division: The only way! Calatheas do not reproduce from cuttings.
• When? In spring or summer, when transplanting to a new pot
• How? Remove the plant from the pot and gently separate clumps of roots.
• Important: Each part needs at least 2-3 leaves and healthy roots.
• Planting: in a fresh, moist mixture
• After: Maintain high humidity until established.
• Patience: Plants may "rest" for a few weeks before new growth.