The Marantaceae family includes the genus Calathea, a group of flowering plants. Calatheas and prayer plants are both frequent names for these plants. The genus Goeppertia currently includes over 200 Calathea species that were previously placed to Calathea. There are around 60 species of Calathea at this time. Many of the species are popular as pot plants because of their attractive leaves and, in certain species, their brightly coloured inflorescences. Many invertebrates can be found in the phytotelmata that are formed by the immature leaves and bracts.
Calathea plants are popular as indoor plants because they are easy to care for and require little maintenance. It is possible to grow the plants in a wide variety of containers and environments. As a result, they can be installed in a variety of different situations and environments.
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Is calathea an outdoor plant?
When grown outside in warm climates (they do not tolerate frost), Calatheas are typically used as a feature in a tropical landscape arrangement. Just as they would require shade in their natural environment, which is sheltered beneath a thick canopy of rainforest trees, they also require shade in captivity.
It is the genus Calathea, which includes neotropical rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plants that are recognised for their distinctive leaf movements and intricately pattern foliage (more on that below). Calatheas are also known to be pet-friendly plants, making them excellent choices for anyone who lives in a home with curious animals of any kind. We hope this article was useful and you found the answers to your questions. To find the most suitable plants just visit the Moonpig website.
