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Color: White
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Marxii Calathea at a Glance

Water once a month with
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8"-12" tall (including pot)
Typically grows up to 30" tall indoors
Pet friendly
May bloom in spring
Put it on a windowsill for a touch of natural elegance

Marxii Calathea Bio

Native to the Amazonian jungles of South America, Calathea Marxii wears large emblem-shaped leaves, with bold strokes of forest green atop a deep burgundy underside. It belongs to the Marantaceae family, known as ‘Prayer Plants’, which much like humans and unlike most plants, have a wake-and-sleep cycle according to a circadian rhythm. This means the leaves move upwards during the night and downwards throughout the day in search of the sun.

Light Instructions

Calathea Marxii grows best in a space with bright indirect light, where the sun rays are diffused, and can also adapt to spaces with bright direct light, where the sunlight streams inside directly. Avoid placing it in spaces with low light or spaces without natural sunlight.
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How does self-watering work?

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    Simply open the lid and fill with water
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    Your plant drinks only when needed
  • 3
    The result: healthy, long-lived plants that are easy to maintain
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  • Carefree and convenient
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AdvantageseasyplantOther
Water every1 Month1 Week
OverwateringRareCommon
UnderwateringNeverCommon
Over compacted dry soilNeverCommon
Easily know when to waterYesNo
Stable root growthYesNo
Marxii Calathea Care
On your Calathea Marxii’s first few days at home, avoid moving the pot around once you choose its placement and allow it to adjust to a stable environment. To help it grow optimally and evenly, occasionally dust the leaves and rotate the pot by a ¼ turn once a month. You may prune old leaves to assist the new growth.
Frequently Asked Questions

The magnificent Marxii Calathea may grow up to two feet in height and width. As it matures, this remarkable plant will constantly generate new leaves that replace the older ones. When fresh foliage is generated at once, a couple of the bottommost leaves may be released; such growth and periodic shedding are completely natural for this species.

The Marxii Calathea, also commonly known as a Fishbone prayer plant, is one of the most unique and exquisite plants you can display in your home. With its shimmery round leaves patterned with fishbone-like stripes that resemble intricate veins, this charming species will add to any space. Calatheas, more commonly known as Prayer Plants, are aptly named for their leaves which fold towards the sky come nightfall. The Ctenanthe Burle-Marxii is a spectacular type of this plant distinguished by its "Fishbone" patterned foliage.