Calathea Medallion


With leaves that look like custom-painted artwork, the Calathea Medallion is guaranteed to turn heads in any space! This South American stunner features round, emerald-green foliage with feathered cream-and-pink borders and a rich, deep purple underside. Like all prayer plants, Medallion puts on a daily show—folding its leaves up at night to rest and spreading wide to soak up the morning rays. Sure, she demands a bit of VIP treatment with humidity and water quality, but give her what she loves and she’ll reward you with endless tropical glamour!

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

About Calathea Medallion

Origin

Native to the humid, shaded rainforest floors of Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru.

Air Purifying

A star natural air purifier! Its large, broad leaves are fantastic at trapping airborne dust and filtering indoor toxins while boosting fresh oxygen levels in your home.

Toxicity

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

Caring for a Calathea Medallion

Watering

Give this amigo a drink once the top 25–40% of the soil has dried out. Calatheas love consistent, light moisture—just make sure the soil is well-draining so those delicate roots never sit in soggy water!

Light and Placement

Medium to bright indirect light or dappled shade is ideal for this rainforest beauty. Keep it safe from direct afternoon sun, which will quickly scorch those gorgeous, medallion-like leaves.

Nutrition


Treat this colorful diva to a diluted, balanced fertilizer (like a 10-10-10 ratio) every 3–4 weeks during the spring and summer growing season. Less is more—over-fertilizing can easily cause leaf burn!

Repotting

These prayer plants prefer a cozy setup and only need an upgrade every 2–4 years in early spring. Repot when the plant becomes severely root-bound or when the soil struggles to retain moisture.

Pruning and Flowering

Minimal maintenance required! Simply trim off any fading bottom leaves or spent flower stalks near the base to keep your plant looking sharp and clean.

Calathea Medallion SOS

Illness


Keep an eye on your watering schedule to prevent root rot or foliar bacterial and fungal spots. Calatheas crave humidity, so watch out for spider mites or crispy leaf margins if the air in your room gets too dry!

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