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ornamentalFamily: MarantaceaeGenus: Calathea
Cultivar
Calathea warsewiczii
Calathea
This elegant prayer plant features lance-shaped, velvety leaves with a beautiful variegated pattern of dark and light greens. Its undersides display a deep, rich purple hue that adds depth to any indoor collection. As a tropical foliage plant, it thrives in environments with high humidity and indirect light, making it a perfect addition to a curated indoor garden.
Calathea warsewiczii is a stunning tropical plant prized for its velvety, deep green foliage and distinctively patterned, lighter green leaves.
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Plant Detail
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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; protect from direct sun.
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Water
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; use distilled or filtered water to prevent leaf edge burn.
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Mature size
24-36 inches tall and wide.
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Hardiness
11-12 (typically grown as a 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
Maintain consistently high humidity around the plant to prevent leaf tip browning. Avoid placing in direct sunlight, which can bleach the foliage patterns.
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Climate note
Thrives in temperatures between 65-80 degrees Fahrenheit; avoid drafts and cold temperatures below 60 degrees.
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Flower / fruit
Produces creamy-white, cone-like inflorescences in mature plants, though primarily grown 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; protect from direct sun.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer at half-strength once a month during the active growing season.
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Pruning
Remove old, yellowing, or damaged leaves at the base to maintain a tidy appearance.
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Care notes
Maintain consistently high humidity around the plant to prevent leaf tip browning. Avoid placing in direct sunlight, which can bleach the foliage patterns.
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
24-36 inches tall and wide.
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial.
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Spacing
24-30 inches.
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
Produces creamy-white, cone-like inflorescences in mature plants, though primarily grown 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 (typically grown as a houseplant)
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Temperature
Thrives in temperatures between 65-80 degrees Fahrenheit; avoid drafts and cold temperatures below 60 degrees.
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 distilled or filtered water to prevent leaf edge burn.
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Soil
Peat-based, well-draining potting mix with high organic matter.
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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
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Container Growing
Excellent for container growth in a well-draining pot; requires repotting every 1-2 years as it outgrows its space.
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Family
Marantaceae
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Foliage Look
Velvety, matte, lance-shaped leaves with distinct herringbone variegation and deep purple undersides.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves should appear velvety with a defined light-green herringbone pattern and dark-green background; undersides must be deep purple.
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Fruit Flower Look
Cream-white, rounded cone-shaped flower spike arising near the base.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Inflorescences are rare on juvenile starter plants; focus imagery on foliage.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain an upright, clumping aesthetic; avoid excessive lateral sprawling.
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Mature Plant Look
A lush, dense clump of velvety, patterned leaves rising from a central base.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Large, upright clumping habit with broad, velvety lance-shaped leaves that fold upward at night.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure the prayer-plant movement (nyctinasty) is represented by leaves folding at different angles.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does Calathea warsewiczii need? It prefers bright, indirect light to keep its patterns vivid. Can I keep this plant in a bathroom? Yes, the high humidity of a bathroom is ideal for this tropical species. Why are the leaf edges turning brown? This is usually due to low humidity or mineral buildup from tap water.
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Root Look
Healthy, white, fibrous root system within a starter plug.
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Soil Look
Moist, dark, fibrous peat-based potting medium.
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Starter Stage
Small, compact starter plug with emerging velvety leaves.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Young leaves are compact, lanceolate, and display the signature velvety texture and light-green vein patterns.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Calathea warsewiczii. This is Calathea warsewiczii, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Calathea warsewiczii become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor foliage environment you want to create. This plant is defined by its stunning, velvety, lance-shaped leaves featuring intricate light green patterns and deep purple undersides. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with quality potting mix, then move it to a final decorative container once the plant is established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the velvety texture and striking patterns of Calathea warsewiczii. This elegant tropical foliage plant is a perfect choice for indoor gardeners looking to add lush, deep colors to their space.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Calathea warsewiczii: A Beautiful Tropical Foliage Plant
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