The Calathea picturata – Silver Prayer Plant is a beautiful houseplant that features silver leaves with delicate markings. This plant does best in medium to low light and requires only moderate water. It’s native habitat is rainforests in South America, so it prefers humid environments.

Care Tips

Provide medium to low light; Too much light will cause the leaves to fade
Water only when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch; Overwatering can cause root rot
Keep the plant in a humid environment; Place it on a tray of wet pebbles or mist the leaves regularly
Fertilize once every month with a balanced houseplant fertilizer
Repot in spring if the plant becomes too large for its current pot

PET FRIENDLY: Non-toxic to dogs and cats according to the ASPCA

Every plant is unique, and yours will have its own distinct form, size, and character; thus you should expect some variation from the photographs. This plant is sold in a 10″ nursery container.