Calathea Leopardina (peacock plant) D12

Calathea 'Leopardina' is an indoor plant from the Marantaceae family, native to the tropical areas of South America. It is a particularly attractive plant due to its decorative leaves.

Calathea 'Leopardina' is appreciated not only for its beauty, but also for its ability to improve indoor air quality. It is one of the plants believed to have the ability to filter certain pollutants from the air.

Caring for this plant involves maintaining a moist environment, but not excessively watered. The soil must be well drained and dry a little between waterings. Calathea 'Leopardina' prefers an indirect light, without exposure to the direct sun that can burn its delicate leaves.

The ideal temperatures are between 18 and 24 degrees Celsius. The plant is sensitive to low temperatures and air currents, so it should be protected from these conditions. It loves high humidity, so it is a suitable plant to be placed in bathrooms, or humidifiers can be used to maintain the desired humidity level. Fertilization is done with a diluted fertilizer, applied periodically during the growing season.

Note: Calathea is a sensitive plant to temperature differences. Therefore, it is possible to receive these plants with some defects on the leaves, but these do not affect the viability of the plant.

Plant height with pot included 30 cm