Calathea Vittata $16

The Calathea Vittata is a perennial and a member of the Marantaceae family. It is characterized by elliptical leaves that are bright green with sleek white stripes and prized for their stunning variegation.

Also known as Prayer Plant Vittata, Maranta Vittata, and Calathea Elliptica, the Calathea Vittata grows the best when it has bright indirect light – if possible, I recommend you grow this plant in an east-or west-facing window.

As a member of the prayer plant family, Calathea Vittata is also called a “prayer plant.” Their folding up and down habit depends on light levels and time of day. Known as nyctinasty, this circadian rhythm is why these prayer plants raise and drop their leaves at different times of the day.

Like all tropical plants, Calathea Vittatas are humidity-loving plants that need evenly moist soil throughout the year. During the summertime, water your plant When the soil’s top 2 inches are dry. Keep pouring until water flows out of the drainage hole. Be sure to empty the catch plate to avoid root rot.

The growing speed of a Calathea Elliptica is typically moderate. Indoors, it reaches a mature height of 10-15 inches.

You can manage this plant’s height with proper pruning during the growing season in the spring and summer.