Calathea Freddie – 4"

A striking tropical houseplant admired for its intricate foliage and lively patterned appearance. Calathea Freddie features elongated, light green leaves decorated with bold, dark green feather-like stripes that radiate outward from the central vein. Its compact, upright growth and beautifully contrasting foliage make this 4-inch plant an eye-catching addition to desks, shelves, tabletops, bathrooms, and tropical indoor plant collections.

Key Features

• Elongated light green foliage accented with distinctive dark green feather-like markings
• Compact, upright growth habit is ideal for desks, shelves, and tabletop displays
• Leaves naturally shift position between day and night, adding movement and visual interest
• Provides bold tropical pattern and texture without requiring a large amount of space
• Pet-friendly houseplant suitable for homes with cats and dogs

Plant Care Instructions

• Light: Prefers bright to medium indirect light. Avoid harsh direct sunlight, which can fade the leaf patterns and scorch delicate foliage.
• Water: Keep the soil consistently but lightly moist, allowing the top 1–2 cm to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid soggy soil and standing water. Filtered, distilled, or rainwater may help reduce crispy leaf edges in areas with hard tap water.
• Soil: Use a rich, airy, well-draining potting mix that retains moderate moisture while allowing excess water to escape freely.
• Humidity: Thrives in moderate to high humidity, ideally around 50–70% or higher. Bathrooms, humidifiers, and grouped plant displays can provide beneficial humidity.
• Temperature: Prefers approximately 18–27°C. Protect from cold drafts, heating vents, air conditioners, and sudden temperature changes.
• Fertilizer: Feed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted according to label directions. Reduce feeding during slower winter growth.
• Maintenance: Gently wipe leaves with a soft, damp cloth to remove dust and maintain their vibrant pattern. Consistent moisture and humidity help minimize curling and browning edges.
• Pruning: Remove yellow, brown, or damaged leaves near the base using clean scissors. Extensive pruning is generally unnecessary.
• Repotting: Repot every 1–2 years or when roots become crowded, using a slightly larger container with adequate drainage.

Note: Leaf pattern, coloration, plant size, and fullness may naturally vary from the product image. Plant pot may also vary in design. Most plants come in a one-time-use plastic grower pot.