Calathea Freddie D6 - babyplant

Calathea 'Freddie' is a special variety of the Marantaceae family, appreciated for its long, narrow leaves with slightly wavy edges , decorated with dark green stripes on a light green background , reminiscent of tropical plumage. Like any prayer plant , 'Freddie' moves its leaves throughout the day, lifting them slightly towards evening - a fascinating and unique detail in interior decoration.

It is a sensitive yet graceful tropical plant that thrives in humid and bright environments, but without direct sunlight. With careful care, Calathea 'Freddie' becomes a living piece of decor, perfect for modern interiors, bright bathrooms or green corners with controlled humidity.

🌿 General features :

• Full name : Calathea concinna 'Freddie'

• Popular names : striped calathea, praying plant

• Family : Marantaceae

• Plant type : perennial, tropical, decorative through foliage

• Leaves : long, narrow, with a slightly pointed tip and a dark green wavy pattern on a light background

• Habit : bushy, medium-compact, with balanced growth

☀️ Growing conditions :

• Light : indirect light or partial shade; avoid direct sun

• Temperature : optimal between 20–26°C; does not tolerate cold or drafts

• Humidity : high (ideally over 60%) – prefers regular spraying or humidifier

• Watering : regular - the substrate is kept slightly moist, but not soaked

• Soil : well-drained, but retentive – mixture of peat and perlite

• Fertilization : once every 3–4 weeks in the warm season, with fertilizer for green plants

✔️ Advantages :

• Decorative foliage with natural rhythmic pattern and pleasant contrast

• Interactive plant – moves its leaves throughout the day

• Suitable for bathrooms, bedrooms or bright offices

• Grows compact and tidy, without requiring frequent trimming

• Helps local air humidification

This variety is a plant sensitive 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.
Height with pot included approx. 12 cm
The decorative vase is not included in the price.