Calathea 'Freddy' commonly called the zebra plant, or the prayer plant is an incredibly attractive smaller Calathea variety with gorgeous ruffled and variegated leaves. It is the perfect plant for a small space or a desk. Calatheas are popular house plants because of their variegated leaves and vivid colours. Like other members of the marantaceae family, Calathea raises their leaves in the morning and lowers them at night, giving them the common name, the “prayer plant”.
Light requirement: Bright indirect sunlight, Medium indirect sunlight, and Low light tolerant
Water requirement: Low
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Soil: Moist but well-drained, slightly acidic
Skill level: Expert
Growth rate: Slow
Suitable for containers: Yes
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Drought tolerance: Low
Frost tolerance: Low
Wind tolerance: Low
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Suitable for shaping: No
Colour: Silvery light green with dark green stripes
Variegation: Yes
Size: Large
Seasonality: Evergreen
Flowering: Yes; but primarily grown for it's foliage
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Fruit: Insignificant