Calathea Seeds - House Plant

Calathea seeds produce tropical evergreen perennial plants commonly known as prayer plants in the United States. These plants are valued for their highly decorative patterned foliage with striking green, purple, and silver markings. They are widely grown as indoor ornamental plants and are suitable for containers, shaded interiors, offices, and decorative plant collections. Calatheas thrive in warm, humid environments with indirect light and are known for their leaf movement in response to light conditions.

Features

• Highly decorative patterned foliage with vibrant leaf markings
• Compact clumping growth habit suitable for indoor containers
• Adapted to warm, humid indoor environments
• Grows best in low to bright indirect light conditions
• Evergreen ornamental plant suitable for shaded interiors

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Calathea spp.
• Common Name: Calathea / Prayer Plant
• Seed Type / Variety: Ornamental foliage plant seeds
• Growth Habit: Upright clumping evergreen perennial
• USDA Zones: 10 to 12
• Planting Season: Spring and summer
• Growing Season: Year round in indoor tropical conditions
• Sowing Season: March to August
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14 to 35 days in warm moist soil with high humidity and temperatures around 22 to 28°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Low light to bright indirect light (no direct sun)
• Soil Requirements: Well drained, moisture retaining rich potting mix
• Watering Needs: Moderate to high humidity, keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: Height 30 to 90 cm, spread 30 to 60 cm
• Plant Spacing: 30 to 45 cm apart