16 Types of Calathea Plants Varieties with Names and Pictures

Calathea bachemiana also called Goeppertia bachemiana is a hardier Calathea plant bearing long, blue-green leaves with dark-green stripes which are slightly thicker than in most Calatheas.

Goeppertia bachemiana is a compact plant growing in clumps to a height of 1-2 feet which makes it one of the best low-light plants for the limited spaces.

Calathea bachemiana flourishes in medium indirect light (dappled light), average warmth of 16-26⁰C, humidity of 50-60% and moderately moist, rich, well-drained, all purpose potting mix coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season.

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Eternal Flame Plant is one unique member of the Calathea group which has quite plain foliage but is popular for its display of erect orange-red flowers.

The common name, 'Eternal Flame', is in reference to the spectacular, long-lasting blooms that it produces in summer. The blooms can last for 2 to 3 months and places it among the best flowering plants for the home or office space.

Calathea crocata blooms in bright, indirect light with 4 to 6 hours of sunlight, average warmth of 18-26⁰C, humidity of 70-80% and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained, all purpose soil coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season.

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Calathea fasciata also called Goeppertia fasciata is a compact perennial plant, growing in clumps to a height of about 1-2 feet and bearing glossy, orb-shaped, deep-green leaves with lime-green rib variegation and purple undersides which radiate from the center of the plant.

On account of its compact size and affinity for high humidity, Goeppertia fasciata is one of the best plants for a closed terrarium.

Calathea fasciata performs best in medium indirect light, average warmth of 17-26⁰C, humidity of 60-80% and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained, all purpose soil coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season.

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Rattlesnake Calathea is a perennial plant which bears slender pale-green leaves which are heavily marked above with dark blotches and have purple undersides and grows in clumps to a height of about 2-3 feet.

Calathea lancifolia which also goes by the botanical names Goeppertia lancifolia and Goeppertia insignis is one of the most popular plants on account of its ease of care and interesting foliage.

Goeppertia insignis blossoms in bright indirect light, average warmth of 15-26⁰C, humidity of 60-80% and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained, all purpose soil coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season.

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Calathea Freddie is an easy-care Calathea plant which bears long, light-green leaves with darker green zebra stripes and purple undersides.

The leaves grow almost horizontally and are held up by long stems which makes it easy for you to admire them as they grow.

Calathea leopardina thrives in bright indirect light, average warmth of 15-26⁰C, humidity of 60-80% and consistently moist, rich, well-drained, all purpose soil coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season.

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Calathea Network also called Network Prayer Plant is a spectacular Calathea plant which bears green, arching, glossy leaves adorned by a criss-crossing (mosaic) pattern giving it the common name, 'Calathea Network'.

Network Prayer Plant is one of the best tropical foliage plants which grows to a height of about 2 feet and about 2-3 feet wide.

Calathea musaica flourishes in bright indirect light (filtered light), average warmth of 18-28⁰C, humidity of 70-80% and moderately moist, rich, well-drained, all purpose potting soil coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season.

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Calathea picturata is a delightful plant on account of the intense colour in the centre of its leaves surrounded by a band of green colouring along the edges while the undersides are a purple-burgundy color.

Goeppertia picturata comes in two variants; silver and crimson. The silver variant commonly called 'Argentea', is more common and has a silvery green center. The crimson variant is rarer and has a crimson-red center. Calathea picturata is one of the best plants for the home and will create a beautiful sight in any space.

Calathea picturata blossoms in medium to bright indirect light, average warmth of 15-26⁰C, humidity of 60-80% and consistently moist, fertile, well-drained, all purpose soil coupled with monthly feeding in the growing season.

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Calathea rufibarba commonly called Furry Feather Calathea or Velvet Calathea bears red stems and deep blue-green, elongated leaves with a dark-purple underside.

The common names, 'Furry Feather Calathea' and 'Velvet Calathea', are in reference to the tiny hairs that cover the waxy leaves and stems which give the plant a soft, velvety feel to the touch.

Calathea rufibarba prefers bright indirect light, average warmth of 15-25⁰C, humidity of 60-80% and moderately moist, rich, well-drained, all purpose soil coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season.

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Calathea Medallion is one of the easy to grow Calathea varieties which bears large, beautifully, patterned leaves with purple undersides where the top of the leaves can be green or purple with very magnificent patterns.

Calathea Medallion is among the purple-leaved plants which grows to a height of about 2-3 feet and about 1-2 feet wide and will stand out in any space.

Calathea veitchiana thrives in medium to bright indirect light, average warmth of 15-28⁰C, humidity of 70-80& and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained, all purpose soil coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season.

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Calathea vittata is a stunning plant beairing elliptical, bright-green leaves with distinctive white stripes and burgundy-purple undersides and grows to a height of about 1-1.5 feet and about 1 foot wide.

Goeppertia elliptica is one of the best plants for the office space and has become a favorite recently that will truly stand out in any plant collection.

Calathea vittata prospers in medium to bright indirect light (dappled light), average warmth of 18-28⁰C, humidity of 60-80% and consistently moist, fertile, well-drained, all purpose potting soil coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season.

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Calathea Jungle Velvet also called Goeppertia warscewiczii is a delightful plant which bears beautifully patterned leaves with purple-toned undersides and a velvety feel giving it the common name, 'Calathea Jungle Velvet'.

Goeppertia warscewiczii is one of the best plants for the bathroom on account of its requirement for warm, humid conditions as these environment is present in a bathroom.

Goeppertia warscewiczii thrives in medium to bright indirect light, average warmth of 16-28⁰C, humidity of 60-80% and consistently moist, fertile, well-drained, all purpose soil coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season.

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Zebra Calathea also called Calathea Zebra Plant is a perennial plant whose large ovate leaves are dark-green above and reddish-purple below while the spines, veins and margins are a lime-green color.

Calathea zebrina also goes by the botanical name Goeppertia zebrina. The species name, 'zebrina', is in reference to the zebra-like stripes appearance of the leaves and and places these plants among the best plants for the living room where they will create a great first impression.

Calathea zebrina grows best in bright indirect light, average warmth of 15-26⁰C, humidity of 50-60% and consistently moist, fertile, well-drained, all purpose potting soil coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season.

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Calathea makoyana or Peacock Plant is a perennial plant with round, pale, glossy green leaves whose upper surface is marked with dark-green blotches along the veins while the undersides are coloured deep-purple.

Calathea makoyana also goes by the botanical name Goeppertia makoyana and is native to Espírito Santo state of eastern Brazil.

Calathea makoyana (Peacock Plant) grows in clumps to a height of about 1-2 ft. The common name, 'Peacock Plant', is in reference to the markings on the leaves which resemble the decorative tail feathers of a peacock.

Calathea ornata commonly called Pin-stripe Calathea is a perennial plant with dark-green leaves with white or pink stripes and purple undersides.

Calathea ornata also goes by the botanical name Goeppertia ornata and is native to South America in Colombia and Venezuela.

Calathea makoyana (Peacock Plant) grows in clumps to a height of about 2-3 ft and is one of the easier to grow Calathea plants.

Calathea orbifolia sometimes called Round-leaf Calathea is one of the popular Calathea Plants which bears large round leaves whose surfaces is light-green with lighter-green variegation along the rib and margins.

Calathea orbifolia also goes by the botanical name Goeppertia orbifolia and is native to the northeast and southeast regions of Brazil.

Calathea orbifolia grows to a height of about 2-3 ft. It is one of the easy-care Calathea plants which requires medium, indirect light and moderately moist, free-draining soil.

Calathea White Fusion bears dark-green leaves with white, light pink, light green or silver-green variegation.

Calathea lietzei also goes by the botanical name Goeppertia lietzei and is native to the tropical regions of Brazil.

Calathea lietzei grows to a height of about 1-2 ft. It is one of the popular Calathea plants on account of its spectacular foliage which is sometimes compared to a painting.

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