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ornamentalFamily: MarantaceaeGenus: CalatheaSpecies: freddie
Cultivar
Calathea Freddie
Calathea freddie
This popular tropical foliage plant features lance-shaped leaves with a sophisticated pattern of dark-green, feathery markings against a lighter green background. Known for its compact, clumping growth habit, it thrives in humid indoor environments with filtered light. Its artistic leaf variegation makes it an excellent choice for adding texture and color to indoor plant collections.
Calathea 'Freddie' is a striking tropical foliage plant prized for its elegant, pale-green leaves adorned with distinct dark-green, zebra-like striping.
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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 harsh direct sun.
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Water
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; use distilled or filtered water to prevent leaf tip browning.
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Mature size
12-18 inches tall and wide.
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Hardiness
11-12; best suited as a houseplant in most climates.
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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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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Avoid cold drafts and direct sun, which can bleach the foliage or cause leaf crisping.
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Climate note
Prefers consistent temperatures between 65°F and 80°F; sensitive to temperatures below 60°F.
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Flower / fruit
Grown primarily for its foliage; flowering is rare in indoor settings.
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 harsh direct sun.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer monthly during the active growing season.
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Pruning
Remove old or damaged leaves at the base to maintain plant health and appearance.
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Care notes
Avoid cold drafts and direct sun, which can bleach the foliage or cause leaf crisping.
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
12-18 inches tall and wide.
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial.
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Spacing
18 inches 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
Grown primarily for its foliage; flowering is rare in indoor settings.
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; best suited as a houseplant in most climates.
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Temperature
Prefers consistent temperatures between 65°F and 80°F; sensitive to temperatures below 60°F.
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 tip browning.
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Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix that retains moisture while allowing airflow to roots.
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Soil pH
5.5-6.5
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 culture; ensure pots have drainage holes and provide sufficient humidity.
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Family
Marantaceae
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Foliage Look
Lance-shaped, pale green leaves with bold dark green feathery markings.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are lanceolate with a distinct herringbone-like or zebra-stripe pattern; undersides are often a lighter shade.
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Fruit Flower Look
Not applicable.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowering is not expected on nursery starters; do not depict flowers in imagery.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain a compact, clumping structure; foliage should emerge from a central base.
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Mature Plant Look
A dense, upright, clumping tropical foliage plant with elegant, patterned leaves.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Forms a dense cluster of upright foliage; leaves broaden slightly as they reach maturity.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure the zebra-striping pattern is clearly defined; avoid depictions of vining or woody stems.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does Calathea 'Freddie' need? It thrives in bright, indirect light away from harsh direct sun rays. Why are the leaf tips turning brown? This is often due to low humidity or using water with high mineral content. Can I grow this plant outdoors? Only in tropical climates; otherwise, it is best kept as a houseplant. Does it need frequent fertilizer? Feed monthly with a diluted balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
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Root Look
Healthy, white, fibrous roots within a firm starter plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, moist, organic-rich potting soil.
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Starter Stage
Small starter plug with several young, upright, lance-shaped leaves displaying characteristic striping.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Leaves are narrow and firm, with well-defined dark-green patterns even at the juvenile stage.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Calathea Freddie. This is Calathea Freddie, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Calathea Freddie become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor tropical environment you want to create. The defining feature of this plant is its striking pale-green foliage, beautifully contrasted with bold, feathery dark-green zebra stripes. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with quality well-draining mix, then move it to a larger decorative container as it matures. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Calathea Calathea Freddie Tropical foliage Houseplants Indoor gardening Plant care Agardeni Starter plants Ornamental plants Marantaceae
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the elegant foliage of Calathea 'Freddie', a popular choice for indoor collections. Learn how to successfully establish and care for this beautifully striped tropical plant.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Calathea 'Freddie' Tropical Foliage
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