Calatheas and Marantas Care

Plant Pictured: Calathea Peacock

Light
Medium, bright-indirect or shaded light. No strong direct sun. 

Water
Keep evenly moist, let the top 1 inch dry. Use filtered/low-mineral water if possible.

Humidity & Temperature
High humidity (50–60%+). 65–80°F. Avoid cold drafts.

Soil & Fertilizing
Light, moisture-retentive but airy mix (add coco coir and perlite). Feed monthly spring–summer.

Pet Safety
Pet safe.

Native Region
Tropical Americas (rainforest understory).

Fun Fact
Leaves “pray” at night, lifting and folding via special leaf joints.

Variation Notes

• Warscewiczii likes extra humidity and stable warmth.

• Makoyana/Beauty Star show leaf edge browning first when humidity is low or flouride in tap water is present (typical for Bay Area tap water).

• Maranta Lemon Lime/Red are slightly more forgiving than most calatheas.