Calathea Vittata
Calathea Vittata or the Prayer plant is the plant for you if you are looking for a less demanding Calathea. (it does require to be watered more often than others) Its beautiful patterned leaves make it a piece of art. You can consider growing it even if you are new to gardening. Calathea Vittata or Calathea Elliptica Vittata, which is native to South America, is a tropical plant belonging to the family Marantaceae. It is a perfect plant for greenhouses with the right amount of humidity and warmth. The plant gets its name Prayer plant because of its leaves that tend to fold at night and open in daylight.
Basic Care
Calathea Vittata needs bright, filtered light to grow well. Similar to the other Calathea varieties, it does not do well in direct sunlight. Direct sun can cause leaf burns and crisping of the leaf edges.
Vittata has moderate to high water requirements. It needs to be watered every two to three days in summers and once a week in winters.
Do not allow the soil to dry out completely as this tropical plant needs moist soil at all times.
To check whether your plant needs to be watered or not, use a moisture meter or check by following the finger-knuckle test. Dip one of the fingers in the soil till the second knuckle and if the soil sticks to your finger, do not water the plant and check back again after a few days.
Calathea Vittata is a tropical plant and thrives when watered regularly. It prefers its soil to be evenly moist. If you allow the soil to go dry for two to three consecutive days, its leaves will start turning brown and eventually, the roots will die too.
What you get!
One of the exact plants as shown, growing in a 6" nursery pot.
