Growing guide · Houseplants and herbs
Calathea (prayer plant)
Goeppertia (Calathea)
A patterned-leaf foliage plant that wants warmth, humid air and soft water.
Key figures
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Light | indirect medium to low light | [1] |
| Temperature | 18–24 °C (65–75 °F) | [1] |
| Watering | moist but not soggy; distilled or rain water, not tap water | [1] |
| Humidity | high; wet pebble tray, bathroom or kitchen | [1] |
| Fertilising | only in the growing season at half strength | [1] |
Houseplant or ornamental: no harvest. Block tasks are watering, feeding, repotting, pruning and pest checks per the guide.
The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.
These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.