Calathea Freddie (Calathea concinna or Goeppertia concinna) is a delightfully ornamental prayer plant known for its beautiful striped foliage that opens and closes in response to the rhythms of light. This tropical beauty features large leaves with a silvery or soft green and deep green bands that create a striking zebra-like pattern. The leaves feature a thin dark green border. Calathea Freddie is not only visually elegant but a pet-friendly houseplant too. Feature on tabletops or plant stands, particularly somewhere with a little extra humidity, such as a kitchen or bathroom. Place Calathea Freddie in a decorative pot on a side table or shelf to serve as a stunning accent piece in any room. Its distinctive striped foliage will catch the eye and add a tropical look and feel to your space. With proper care, this plant can grow up to 2 feet tall. Provide bright to medium, indirect light. The plant can tolerate low light but may not look as vibrant as it would with higher light. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Distilled water, filtered water or rainwater preferred. Calathea Freddie prefers a humid environment. You can use a humidifier, pebble tray, or group with other plants to give the plant a humidity boost. Feed with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
Calathea Freddie features large leaves with silvery and deep green bands that create a striking zebra-like pattern
Your live houseplant arrives in a 6" grow pot
Pet friendly and non-toxic to cats and dogs
This tropical plant thrives in filtered or bright, indirect light
Tolerant of and adapts to lower light conditions
Water this live plant when the top two inches of soil are dry
Research shows that beautiful plants like this are air-purifiers that can reduce stress, promote creativity and boost productivity