Calathea 'Green Goddess'

🌿 Botanical Name: Calathea 'Green Goddess'

🐾 Pet Warning: Non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it a pet-friendly houseplant choice.

💧 Care Level: Moderate. 'Green Goddess' Calathea requires consistent care to maintain its lush foliage.

📏 Approximate Size: The 'Green Goddess' Calathea can grow up to 2 feet (60 cm) in height and spread, with large green leaves that can be quite expansive.

Description: The 'Green Goddess' Calathea is known for its stunning large, green, tropical leaves with a unique pattern that can brighten up indoor spaces. The leaves fold up slightly during the night time, revealing the undersides of their foliage.

🌞 Light: Prefers medium to bright, indirect light. Direct sunlight should be avoided as it can fade the leaves' color and cause burn spots.

💧 Water: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Use filtered or distilled water to avoid leaf tip browning.

💦 Humidity: Requires high humidity to thrive. Mist the leaves regularly or use a humidifier to increase humidity, or place the plant on a pebble tray with water.

🌡️ Temperature: Enjoys temperatures between 65°F to 80°F (18°C to 27°C). Avoid drafts and sudden temperature changes, which can cause stress.

❄️ Hardiness: Best suited for indoor growth as it is not frost-tolerant. It should be kept away from cold drafts in a well-insulated indoor environment.

🌱 Fertilizing: Fertilize every 4 weeks during the growing season with a balanced, diluted houseplant fertilizer. Do not fertilize in the winter when plant growth naturally slows.

🔄 Re-potting: Repot every 1 to 2 years or when the plant has outgrown its current container. Use a well-draining potting mix suitable for tropical plants.

🌱 Propagation: Propagation is typically done by division during repotting. Separate the plant into smaller clumps, ensuring each has a part of the root system, and pot them individually.