Description
Calathea ‘Medallion’ showcases rounded, painterly leaves with light green patterns and rich purple undersides. A statement foliage plant for humid, low-to-medium light spaces.
- Full Botanical Name: Goeppertia roseopicta ‘Medallion’ (syn. Calathea)
- Common Names: Medallion Calathea, Prayer Plant (broadly)
- Country and/or Region of Origin: Cultivar; species from tropical South America
- Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Shaded rainforest floors with high humidity and warm temperatures
- Care Guide:
- Light: Medium to bright, indirect; no direct sun
- Ideal Room: Bathroom/kitchen or room with humidifier
- Feeding: Dilute, balanced feed every 4–6 weeks in growth
- Humidity: 60–80%
- Ideal Temperature: 18–26°C
- Watering: Keep evenly moist; use soft/rain water if possible
- Pet/Child Safe: Non-toxic — safe for cats, dogs, and humans; still discourage chewing to avoid minor GI upset
- Soil Type: Peat-free, airy mix that holds gentle moisture
- Propagation: Division in warm spring
- Eventual Height and Spread: 40–60 cm tall; similar spread
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Pests and Treatment: Spider mites if dry; raise humidity + treat
- Repotting: Every 1–2 years
- Pruning: Remove browned edges/fronds
- Air Purification: Good
- Folklore: Prayer-plant relatives symbolize harmony
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