Calathea Plants
Shop Calathea plants from L&J Nursery, including bold tropical foliage favorites like Calathea orbifolia, makoyana, ornata and striped indoor varieties. Calatheas are loved for patterned leaves, rich color and a softer tropical look that works well in bright indoor spaces.
Use this collection to compare leaf shape, color, size and care needs before choosing the right Calathea for your home or plant gift. Pair Calathea with other indoor plant collections like Hoya, Pothos and Maranta for a fuller tropical houseplant mix.
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The Calathea Orbifolia is a tropical showstopper, prized for its dramatic oversized leaves with striking silver-green stripes. Known as one of the most beautiful foliage houseplants, this Calathea brings a bold, elegant touch to any indoor plant collection. Its rounded leaves create a lush, tropical look, making it a statement piece for living rooms, offices, or plant displays.
Native to South America, the Calathea Orbifolia thrives in warm, humid environments and is often called a “prayer plant” because its leaves naturally rise and fold in response to light changes throughout the day. While it looks exotic, this plant is surprisingly easy to care for when given the right conditions.
Care Instructions:
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Light: Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh direct sunlight.
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Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; prefers distilled or filtered water.
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Humidity: High humidity is essential; use a humidity tray or humidifier.
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Fertilizer: Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertilizer.
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Pet Safety: ✅ Non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it a safe choice for homes with pets.
👉 Bring home the Calathea Orbifolia and enjoy the beauty of a rare tropical plant with stunning striped foliage.
Calathea Orbifolia Care and Product Details
- Scientific name: Goeppertia orbifolia
- Plant type: Houseplant
- Available size: 4 inch, 6 inch, 8 inch
- Light: Medium to bright indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun
- Water: Keep evenly moist with good drainage; prefers higher humidity
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Growth habit: Clumping tropical foliage plant
- Best for: Plant gifts, shelves, desks, and bright indoor spaces
- Shipping: Live plant packed for healthy arrival; protect from temperature extremes after delivery
Shop related collections: Houseplants.
Calathea Orbifolia FAQs
Is Calathea Orbifolia beginner-friendly?
Calathea Orbifolia is best for plant gifts, shelves, desks, and bright indoor spaces. Follow the light and watering guidance closely after shipping while the plant acclimates.
How much light does Calathea Orbifolia need?
Calathea Orbifolia (Goeppertia orbifolia) performs best with medium to bright indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun. Move plants gradually when changing light levels.
How often should I water Calathea Orbifolia?
Keep evenly moist with good drainage; prefers higher humidity
Does Calathea Orbifolia ship as a live plant?
Yes. L&J Nursery packs live plants carefully and may hold shipments briefly during severe weather to protect plant health.
Care reference: NC State Extension Plant Toolbox - Goeppertia orbifolia. Plant care can vary by season, pot size, and growing conditions.
Calathea Makoyana – Peacock Plant – Tropical Pet-Safe Houseplant with Patterned Leaves
From $21.50
Unit price perCalathea Makoyana – Peacock Plant – Tropical Pet-Safe Houseplant with Patterned Leaves
From $21.50
Unit price perThe Calathea Makoyana, also known as the Peacock Plant, is one of the most striking tropical houseplants, celebrated for its ornate, feather-like leaf patterns in shades of green, cream, and purple. Each leaf looks hand-painted, featuring deep green ovals over a pale green background with a rich burgundy underside — a true living piece of art.
Native to Brazil, the Calathea Makoyana is part of the “Prayer Plant” family, known for its leaves that rise and fold throughout the day and night. It thrives in bright, indirect light and enjoys high humidity, making it perfect for living rooms, offices, or tropical-themed indoor spaces. Pet-safe and non-toxic, it’s ideal for homes with cats or dogs.
Care Instructions:
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Light: Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh direct sunlight.
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Water: Keep soil evenly moist, never soggy; use filtered or distilled water for best results.
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Humidity: Prefers high humidity; mist often or place near a humidifier.
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Fertilizer: Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer.
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Pet Safety: ✅ Non-toxic to cats and dogs.
👉 Add the Calathea Makoyana to your collection for elegant, patterned foliage and natural tropical charm that brightens any indoor space.
Calathea Makoyana Care and Product Details
- Scientific name: Houseplant with
- Plant type: Houseplant
- Available size: 4 inch, 6 inch, 8 inch
- Light: Medium to bright indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun
- Water: Keep evenly moist with good drainage; prefers higher humidity
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Growth habit: Clumping tropical foliage plant
- Best for: Plant gifts, shelves, desks, and bright indoor spaces
- Shipping: Live plant packed for healthy arrival; protect from temperature extremes after delivery
Shop related collections: Houseplants.
Calathea Makoyana FAQs
Is Calathea Makoyana beginner-friendly?
Calathea Makoyana is best for plant gifts, shelves, desks, and bright indoor spaces. Follow the light and watering guidance closely after shipping while the plant acclimates.
How much light does Calathea Makoyana need?
Calathea Makoyana (Houseplant with) performs best with medium to bright indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun. Move plants gradually when changing light levels.
How often should I water Calathea Makoyana?
Keep evenly moist with good drainage; prefers higher humidity
Does Calathea Makoyana ship as a live plant?
Yes. L&J Nursery packs live plants carefully and may hold shipments briefly during severe weather to protect plant health.
Care reference: NC State Extension Plant Toolbox - Goeppertia orbifolia. Plant care can vary by season, pot size, and growing conditions.
The Calathea Burle Marxii, also known as the Prayer Plant, is a stunning tropical houseplant admired for its graceful, oval leaves patterned with elegant dark-green stripes and silver undersides. Its lush, cascading foliage makes it an ideal choice for 6-inch hanging baskets, where its beauty can be admired from every angle.
Native to the rainforests of Brazil, this Calathea is loved for its rhythmic leaf movement — the leaves rise and fold at night, adding a unique sense of life and motion to any indoor space. It thrives in bright, indirect light and humid environments, making it a favorite among houseplant collectors who appreciate bold, exotic foliage.
Care Instructions:
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Light: Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sunlight.
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Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; use filtered or distilled water.
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Humidity: Prefers high humidity; mist regularly or use a humidifier.
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Fertilizer: Feed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a diluted houseplant fertilizer.
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Pet Safety: ✅ Non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it a safe indoor plant for pet-friendly homes.
👉 Add the Calathea Burle Marxii to your indoor collection for elegant striped foliage and natural tropical beauty that thrives in any bright indoor space.
Calathea Burle Marxii Care and Product Details
- Scientific name: Ctenanthe burle-marxii
- Plant type: Hanging Basket
- Available size: 6 inch
- Light: Medium to bright indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun
- Water: Keep evenly moist with good drainage; prefers higher humidity
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Growth habit: Clumping tropical foliage plant
- Best for: Plant gifts, shelves, desks, and bright indoor spaces
- Shipping: Live plant packed for healthy arrival; protect from temperature extremes after delivery
Shop related collections: Houseplants.
Calathea Burle Marxii FAQs
Is Calathea Burle Marxii beginner-friendly?
Calathea Burle Marxii is best for plant gifts, shelves, desks, and bright indoor spaces. Follow the light and watering guidance closely after shipping while the plant acclimates.
How much light does Calathea Burle Marxii need?
Calathea Burle Marxii (Ctenanthe burle-marxii) performs best with medium to bright indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun. Move plants gradually when changing light levels.
How often should I water Calathea Burle Marxii?
Keep evenly moist with good drainage; prefers higher humidity
Does Calathea Burle Marxii ship as a live plant?
Yes. L&J Nursery packs live plants carefully and may hold shipments briefly during severe weather to protect plant health.
Care reference: NC State Extension Plant Toolbox - Goeppertia orbifolia. Plant care can vary by season, pot size, and growing conditions.
Calathea Ornata – Pink Striped Indoor Plant – Tropical Pet-Safe Houseplant
From $21.50
Unit price perCalathea Ornata – Pink Striped Indoor Plant – Tropical Pet-Safe Houseplant
From $21.50
Unit price perThe Calathea Ornata, commonly known as the Pinstripe Plant, is a stunning tropical houseplant admired for its deep green leaves lined with delicate pink stripes that look as if they were hand-painted. With its bold foliage and graceful form, this Calathea brings sophistication and color to any indoor space.
Native to South America, the Calathea Ornata thrives in bright, indirect light and high humidity. Like other members of the “Prayer Plant” family, its leaves gently rise and fold in response to the light cycle, adding movement and life to your home. Non-toxic and pet-safe, it’s a perfect choice for anyone who loves tropical greenery with a touch of elegance.
Care Instructions:
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Light: Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sunlight.
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Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; use filtered or distilled water.
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Humidity: Prefers high humidity; mist often or use a humidifier.
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Fertilizer: Feed monthly during spring and summer with diluted houseplant fertilizer.
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Pet Safety: ✅ Non-toxic to cats and dogs.
👉 Add the Calathea Ornata to your indoor collection for its refined pink-striped foliage and lush tropical appeal.
Calathea Ornata Care and Product Details
- Scientific name: Goeppertia ornata
- Plant type: Houseplant
- Available size: 4 inch, 6 inch
- Light: Medium to bright indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun
- Water: Keep evenly moist with good drainage; prefers higher humidity
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Growth habit: Clumping tropical foliage plant
- Best for: Plant gifts, shelves, desks, and bright indoor spaces
- Shipping: Live plant packed for healthy arrival; protect from temperature extremes after delivery
Shop related collections: Houseplants.
Calathea Ornata FAQs
Is Calathea Ornata beginner-friendly?
Calathea Ornata is best for plant gifts, shelves, desks, and bright indoor spaces. Follow the light and watering guidance closely after shipping while the plant acclimates.
How much light does Calathea Ornata need?
Calathea Ornata (Goeppertia ornata) performs best with medium to bright indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun. Move plants gradually when changing light levels.
How often should I water Calathea Ornata?
Keep evenly moist with good drainage; prefers higher humidity
Does Calathea Ornata ship as a live plant?
Yes. L&J Nursery packs live plants carefully and may hold shipments briefly during severe weather to protect plant health.
Care reference: NC State Extension Plant Toolbox - Goeppertia orbifolia. Plant care can vary by season, pot size, and growing conditions.
Beauty Star Calathea – Green & Pink Striped Foliage – Tropical Pet-Safe Houseplant
From $20.50
Unit price perBeauty Star Calathea – Green & Pink Striped Foliage – Tropical Pet-Safe Houseplant
From $20.50
Unit price perThe Beauty Star Calathea (Calathea ornata ‘Beauty Star’) is an elegant tropical houseplant admired for its deep green leaves adorned with pink and lime-green stripes. Native to the rainforests of South America, this stunning plant adds a bold, artistic touch to any indoor space with its colorful, patterned foliage and graceful leaf movement.
A member of the “Prayer Plant” family, the Beauty Star raises and folds its leaves in rhythm with the day and night, creating a soothing, natural display. Perfect for desks, tabletops, or plant shelves, it thrives in bright, indirect light and high humidity. Safe for pets and non-toxic, it’s a wonderful choice for any home or office.
Care Instructions:
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Light: Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sunlight.
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Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; use filtered or distilled water.
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Humidity: Prefers high humidity; mist regularly or use a humidifier.
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Fertilizer: Feed monthly during spring and summer with diluted houseplant fertilizer.
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Pet Safety: ✅ Non-toxic to cats and dogs.
👉 Add the Beauty Star Calathea to your indoor plant collection for vibrant foliage, natural movement, and tropical color all year long.
Beauty Star Calathea Care and Product Details
- Scientific name: Goeppertia ornata 'Beauty Star'
- Plant type: Houseplant
- Available size: 4 inch, 6 inch, 8 inch
- Light: Medium to bright indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun
- Water: Keep evenly moist with good drainage; prefers higher humidity
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Growth habit: Clumping tropical foliage plant
- Best for: Plant gifts, shelves, desks, and bright indoor spaces
- Shipping: Live plant packed for healthy arrival; protect from temperature extremes after delivery
Shop related collections: Houseplants.
Beauty Star Calathea FAQs
Is Beauty Star Calathea beginner-friendly?
Beauty Star Calathea is best for plant gifts, shelves, desks, and bright indoor spaces. Follow the light and watering guidance closely after shipping while the plant acclimates.
How much light does Beauty Star Calathea need?
Beauty Star Calathea (Goeppertia ornata 'Beauty Star') performs best with medium to bright indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun. Move plants gradually when changing light levels.
How often should I water Beauty Star Calathea?
Keep evenly moist with good drainage; prefers higher humidity
Does Beauty Star Calathea ship as a live plant?
Yes. L&J Nursery packs live plants carefully and may hold shipments briefly during severe weather to protect plant health.
Care reference: NC State Extension Plant Toolbox - Goeppertia orbifolia. Plant care can vary by season, pot size, and growing conditions.
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