LJ Nursery
Calathea Burle Marxii - Elegant Striped Foliage Plant
$20.50
Unit price perEstimated delivery between August 01 and August 03.
In stock - Ready to be shipped
Best for: Plant gifts, shelves, desks, and bright indoor spaces
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Light
- Medium to bright indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun
- Water
- Keep evenly moist with good drainage; prefers higher humidity
- Pot size
- 6 inch
Florida-grown by L&J Nursery. Father-and-son growers since 2008.
- Ships across 49 states
- Healthy Arrival Guarantee
- Weather holds protect live plants
Live plant packed for healthy arrival; protect from temperature extremes after delivery
Shipping rates and live plant guarantee
Shipping is based on total cart weight, not a separate full shipping charge per plant.
| 0-1 lb | $5 |
|---|---|
| 1-5 lb | $15 |
| 5-10 lb | $20 |
| 10+ lb | $30 |
Open your package promptly. If there is significant shipping damage, contact us within 48 hours with photos so we can review and help.
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.
Review the product description for species-specific light, watering, and placement notes. Most live plants do best with bright appropriate light, consistent watering, and protection from extreme temperatures after delivery.
L&J Nursery packs live plants carefully for shipment. Open your package promptly, check soil moisture, and acclimate the plant gradually to its new home. Some plants may be restricted by state agricultural rules.
Use the product title, photos, description, and collection links to confirm the plant type, pot size, and best use. If a listing does not answer a care or shipping question, contact L&J Nursery before ordering.
Plant Information
The information below will clarify what the bonsai tree is and how to maintain it.
Watering
Keep evenly moist with good drainage; prefers higher humidity
Scientific Name
Ctenanthe burle-marxii
Indoor or Outdoor
Outdoor - Shade
Light
Prefer shade over direct sun
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