{"product_id":"calathea-concinna-freddie-5-pot","title":"Calathea concinna freddie - 5\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalathea concinna 'Freddie' is an evergreen tropical foliage plant grown for its strikingly patterned leaves. Each elongated, lance-shaped leaf is pale green and marked with alternating dark-green fishbone stripes, carried on slender stalks that give the plant a soft, upright, clumping habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike other prayer plants, 'Freddie' is nyctinastic: its leaves rise and fold together in the evening and lower again by morning, an attractive daily movement. It thrives in the bright, indirect light and warm, humid conditions found in most Indian homes, making it a popular low-light tabletop and shelf plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePet-friendly and non-toxic, it is a safe choice for households with cats, dogs and small children, valued more for its lush foliage than for flowers, which are rarely seen indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarantaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrazil (tropical South America)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45-60 cm indoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-45 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, light-green leaves with dark-green fishbone stripes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite to pale (rarely flowers indoors)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely flowers in cultivation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical\/warm humid; indoors elsewhere\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright, indirect light; protect from direct sun which scorches and fades the leaves. Tolerates medium light.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep soil lightly, evenly moist; water when the top 2-3 cm feels dry. Avoid soggy soil and complete dry-out.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight, airy, well-draining mix; peat\/coco-peat with perlite and compost. Keep slightly acidic and never waterlogged.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal 18-29 C. Protect from cold below 15 C and from cold drafts\/AC vents.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoves high humidity (60%+). Group plants, use a pebble tray or mist; dry air browns leaf edges.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer monthly during the growing season (spring-monsoon); none in winter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSnip off yellow, brown or damaged leaves at the base with clean scissors; little other pruning needed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot every 1-2 years in spring when rootbound, moving up one pot size with fresh mix.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBy division of the rhizome\/clump at repotting time; keep divisions warm and humid to establish.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatch for spider mites (in dry air), mealybugs, aphids and fungus gnats; treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic and pet-safe; harmless to cats, dogs and children.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Grown almost exclusively as an ornamental foliage plant for interiors.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Tabletop, desk, shelf and windowsill accent in homes and offices\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Brightens low- and medium-light corners where flowering plants struggle\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Adds humidity-loving greenery to bathrooms and kitchens\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Safe choice for pet- and child-friendly indoor gardens\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In most of India, grow \u0026amp;#039;Freddie\u0026amp;#039; indoors in bright, indirect light away from harsh afternoon sun.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;During the hot, dry pre-monsoon months (Mar-Jun), raise humidity with a pebble tray or regular misting and use room-temperature, low-salt water (filtered or rainwater) to prevent crispy brown edges. The warm, humid monsoon is the best growing and dividing season; feed lightly through it.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In winter, reduce watering, stop feeding and keep the plant away from cold drafts and unheated rooms below 15 C.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Calathea 'Freddie' safe for pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Calathea concinna \u0026amp;#039;Freddie\u0026amp;#039; is non-toxic and pet-safe, so it is harmless to cats, dogs and young children if nibbled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips of my Calathea Freddie turning brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrown, crispy edges are usually from low humidity or salts\/chlorine in tap water. Raise humidity with a pebble tray or misting, and water with filtered or rainwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does Calathea Freddie need indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it bright, indirect light; it also tolerates medium light. Keep it out of direct sun, which scorches and fades the striped foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51047961231606,"sku":"PLT-CALATHEACONC-P05-NA","price":200.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-g-calathea-concinna-freddie-calathea-concinna-plant-1-382960_c47fe7b8-2492-4a5c-8e5c-2f3c70725699.jpg?v=1782710982","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/calathea-concinna-freddie-5-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}