{"product_id":"calathea-medallion-5-pot-var","title":"Calathea Medallion Variegated - 5\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalathea Medallion (Goeppertia veitchiana) is a popular prayer plant with large, rounded leaves displaying a feathered, painterly pattern of light and dark green on top and a dramatic deep purple-maroon underside. The upright rosette habit gives a full, lush appearance, and the leaves rise and fold at night, opening again by day. It thrives in warm, humid, medium-light conditions with consistently moist soil. Non-toxic to pets, it is a safe and beautiful choice for homes with cats and dogs. Best for shaded, humid rooms, Calathea Medallion brings rich colour and intricate patterning to indoor plant displays and styled interiors.\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\u003eSouth 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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45-60 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\u003eRounded, feathered green; purple underside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical, indoor across India\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\u003eMedium to bright indirect light; no direct sun.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep evenly moist; never fully dry.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight, airy, moisture-retentive mix.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18-29 C; protect from cold below 15 C.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh humidity essential (60%+).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiluted balanced feed monthly in season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove damaged leaves at the base.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 1-2 years in spring.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDivision at repotting.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpider mites in dry air; fungus gnats.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic to cats, dogs and humans.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to difficult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLush patterned foliage plant for shaded, humid indoor spaces and pet-friendly homes. Ideal as a styled tabletop or shelf statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India keep Medallion in warm humid shade and water with filtered or rainwater; group plants or use a pebble tray to lift humidity, and avoid direct sun and hard water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Calathea Medallion?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist, watering when the top just starts to dry. Avoid soggy soil and never let it dry out completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedium to bright indirect light. Direct sun fades the pattern and scorches the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Calathea Medallion safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is non-toxic to cats, dogs and humans, making it a safe choice for pet households.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the edges browning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrown edges usually mean low humidity or hard tap water. Raise humidity and use filtered or rainwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePropagate by dividing the clump at repotting; it cannot be grown from leaf or stem cuttings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I repot it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepot every 1-2 years in spring with a light, moisture-retentive mix, treating roots gently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it bloom indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt rarely flowers indoors and is grown for its richly patterned foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly in deep, humid shade; in most of India it performs best as an indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves curling or fading?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurling and fading point to underwatering, low humidity, cold or too much light. Keep it moist, warm, humid and shaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow should I fertilize it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed a diluted balanced fertilizer once a month in the growing season and stop in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256074010870,"sku":"PLT-CALATHEAMEDA-P05-VAR","price":599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/RmcTV2PaWIkeRqEC0kxCc9oHXYx8kiVfSpWVWq1V.jpg?v=1783920560","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/calathea-medallion-5-pot-var","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}