Calathea Misto


With soft, light green centers framed by deep emerald borders, the Calathea Misto looks like it was painted with watercolor! This tropical stunner brings effortless elegance and organic contrast to any plant display. True to its prayer plant roots, Misto likes to show off its daily moves—folding its leaves upright at bedtime and opening wide to soak up the morning glow. Give this leafy amigo plenty of humidity and filtered water, and it will reward you with lush, artistic foliage every single day!

  • Safe for pets and children
  • Repot once every 3 years
  • Fertilize once a month
  • Bright, indirect light
  • Requires frequent watering

About Calathea Misto

Origin

A unique hybrid created by crossing two distinct species native to the humid rainforests of South America.

Air Purifying

An active natural air purifier! Its broad, painterly leaves are fantastic at trapping airborne dust and filtering indoor toxins while boosting fresh oxygen levels.

Toxicity

100% pet-friendly! This amigo is completely non-toxic to humans, cats, dogs, and horses.

Caring for Calathea Misto

Watering

Calatheas aren't drought-tolerant and love consistent moisture! Give this amigo a drink once the top 30–40% of the soil has dried out. Just make sure it isn't sitting in soggy soil to protect those delicate roots from rot.

Light and Placement

Medium to bright indirect light or dappled shade is ideal for this forest floor beauty. Keep it safe from harsh afternoon sun, which will quickly scorch those soft, variegated leaves.

Nutrition

Treat this amigo to a diluted, balanced fertilizer (like a 10-10-10 ratio) every 4–6 weeks during the spring and summer growing season to encourage rich, vibrant new growth.

Repotting

This amigo is content staying cozy, so it only needs a new home every 2–4 years! Upgrade its pot in early spring, taking extra care around the delicate root system to avoid transplant shock.

Pruning and Flowering

Minimal maintenance required! Trim off any fading bottom leaves or snip off spent blooms near the base so the plant can redirect its energy into growing plush new foliage.

Calathea Misto SOS

Illness

Keep an eye out for crispy leaf edges! Browning margins usually happen if room humidity drops below 50% or if your plant is sensitive to the minerals in tap water (filtered or distilled water works wonders!). Also, keep a lookout for spider mites, which love hiding along the undersides of those textured leaves.

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