Calathea Elliptica 'Vittata'


Meet the Calathea Vittata, the ultimate living design piece! Hailing from the shady tropical understory of Brazil, this striking amigo looks like she was hand-painted with precise, needle-thin cream stripes across lush green leaves. As a proud member of the prayer plant family, her foliage rises and folds up at night before stretching back out to soak up the morning light!

  • Safe for pets and children
  • Repot once every 2 years
  • Fertilize once a month
  • Requires frequent watering
  • Bright, indirect light

About Calathea Elliptica 'Vittata'

Origin

Hails from the tropical understory of South America, soaking up dappled canopy light in Brazil.

Air Purifying

These amigos work quietly in the background filtering common household toxins out of the air while helping boost indoor oxygen levels.

Toxicity

100% non-toxic to cats, dogs, and humans, so you can keep this amigo anywhere without worrying about curious pets.

Caring for a Calathea Elliptica 'Vittata'

Watering

Water when the top 20–30% of the soil has dried out. They love consistent moisture like a wrung-out sponge, but hate sitting in soggy soil or drying out completely. Use filtered or distilled water to keep leaf tips pristine.

Light and Placement

These amigos thrive in medium to bright, indirect light. A spot near an east-facing window is ideal. Keep them out of harsh, direct sunlight to prevent their delicate striped leaves from scorching.

Nutrition

Feed once a month during the spring and summer growing season using a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half-strength. Hold off during fall and winter.

Repotting

Repot every 1–2 years in spring when you notice growth slowing down or roots crowding the pot. Choose a well-draining, airy potting mix and a container that is 1–2 inches larger.

Pruning and Flowering

Indoor flowering is extremely rare for these amigos. Pruning should focus on removing old, yellowed, or damaged leaves at the stem base using clean, sharp shears. 

Calathea Elliptica 'Vittata' SOS

Illness

These amigos can be sensitive to root rot from overwatering, as well as spider mites or scale. Dry air and mineral-heavy tap water will cause crispy brown edges, so keep the humidity high and hydration clean!

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