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ornamentalFamily: MarantaceaeGenus: Calathea
Cultivar
Calathea Network
Calathea
The Calathea Network is an exceptional houseplant known for its intricately patterned, light green leaves featuring a deep, dark green network of veins. This compact plant maintains a tidy habit, making it an excellent choice for tabletops or shelves where its geometric foliage can be admired. Like most in the Marantaceae family, it prefers consistent moisture and humid environments to maintain its lush appearance.
Calathea Network is a striking tropical foliage plant prized for its unique, mosaic-like leaf patterns. It thrives in indoor environments, bringing a sophisticated touch to any collection.
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Plant Detail
A closer look at the fruit, flower, foliage, or mature defining characteristics of this cultivar.
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun.
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Water
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Use filtered or distilled water if tap water is high in minerals to prevent leaf tip browning.
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Mature size
1.5 to 2 feet tall and wide
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Hardiness
11-12 (usually grown as an indoor houseplant)
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Growth habit
clumping perennial
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Plant type
tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Thrives in higher humidity levels. Avoid cold drafts and direct, intense sunlight which can fade or burn the patterned leaves.
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Climate note
Prefers consistent warmth between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Flower / fruit
Rarely flowers indoors; grown primarily for its decorative foliage.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun.
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Growth rate
moderate
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Fertilizer
Feed lightly with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer diluted to half-strength during the growing season.
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Pruning
Remove older or damaged leaves at the base as needed to keep the plant tidy.
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Care notes
Thrives in higher humidity levels. Avoid cold drafts and direct, intense sunlight which can fade or burn the patterned leaves.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
1.5 to 2 feet tall and wide
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Growth habit
clumping perennial
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Spacing
1.5 to 2 feet apart
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Rarely flowers indoors; grown primarily for its decorative foliage.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
11-12 (usually grown as an indoor houseplant)
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Temperature
Prefers consistent warmth between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Use filtered or distilled water if tap water is high in minerals to prevent leaf tip browning.
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Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix that retains moisture while allowing aeration.
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Soil pH
6.0-6.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Ideal for container growth in indoor environments. Use a pot with drainage holes.
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Family
Marantaceae
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Foliage Look
Dark green reticulated vein pattern on chartreuse to bright green oval foliage.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves must feature the signature dark green 'network' pattern against a lighter green background. Leaves are oval with slight wavy margins.
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Fruit Flower Look
N/A
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Fruit Flower Rules
Not applicable; focus exclusively on foliage display.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain as a clumping, non-vining, upright foliage plant. Do not present as a trailing or woody specimen.
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Mature Plant Look
A lush, dense mound of intricately patterned, medium-sized, upright oval leaves.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Forms a dense cluster of upright, lance-shaped leaves with distinct, grid-like reticulated venation.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure the geometric mosaic pattern is visible. Avoid showing excessively long stems or sprawling growth.
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Plant Faqs
How often should I water my Calathea Network? Keep the soil consistently moist, watering when the top inch of soil feels dry. Does this plant need high humidity? Yes, it thrives in humidity; using a pebble tray or humidifier is beneficial for healthy leaves.
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Root Look
Healthy white fibrous roots emerging from a standard nursery plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, damp, peat-rich potting medium.
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Starter Stage
Small, compact rooted plug with 2-3 leaves showing the initial mosaic pattern.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Oval, rounded leaves starting to develop the characteristic veining; root system typically established in the nursery plug.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Calathea Network. This is Calathea Network, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Calathea Network become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor foliage environment you want to create. The defining feature of this plant is its remarkable, grid-like network of dark green veins that create a stunning mosaic across every bright green leaf. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with quality potting mix, then move it to a final indoor container when it grows larger. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the Calathea Network, a striking tropical foliage plant with unique geometric leaf patterns. Perfect for adding a sophisticated touch to your indoor growing environment.
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Youtube Video Title
Calathea Network: Beautiful Patterned Tropical Houseplant
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