Calathea Freddie D6 - mladá rastlina

Calathea ‘Freddie’ is a special variety from the Marantaceae family, valued for its long, narrow leaves with gently wavy edges, adorned with dark green stripes on a light green background, reminiscent of tropical plumage. Like any prayer plant, ‘Freddie’ moves its leaves throughout the day, slightly raising them towards the evening – a fascinating and unique detail in interior decoration.

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

🌿 General features:

• Full name: Calathea concinna ‘Freddie’

• Common names: striped calathea, prayer plant

• Family: Marantaceae

• Plant type: perennial, tropical, decorative foliage

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

• Growth habit: bushy, medium-compact, with balanced growth

☀️ Growing conditions:

• Light: indirect light or partial shade; shielded from direct sun

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

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

• Watering: regular – keep the soil slightly moist but not soaked

• Soil: well-drained but moisture-retentive – mix of peat and perlite

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

✔️ Advantages:

• Decorative foliage with a natural rhythmic pattern and pleasant contrast

• Interactive plant – moves its leaves throughout the day

• Suitable for bathrooms, bedrooms, or bright offices

• Grows compactly and neatly, without needing frequent trimming

• Helps locally humidify the air

 This variety is sensitive to temperature changes. Therefore, you may receive these plants with some leaf blemishes, but these do not affect the plant’s viability.
Height with pot included approx. 12 cm
Decorative pot not included in the price.