Calathea
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Calathea (now often classed as Goeppertia) is grown for its dramatic, patterned foliage that folds upward at night like praying hands. More demanding than the related Maranta, it wants warm, humid, draft-free conditions and bright indirect light, rewarding that care with bold, peacock-patterned leaves. A standout tropical accent for shaded patios and bright interiors. For sale in St. Augustine, FL from $7.95.
Give bright, indirect light only. Direct sun fades and scorches the patterned leaves; deep shade dulls them. An east window or filtered shade is ideal.
Keep the soil lightly and evenly moist with warm, low-mineral water (rain or distilled); it is sensitive to fluoride and salts. High humidity is essential, so mist or use a pebble tray.
Use a light, well-draining, peaty mix. Feed lightly through the growing season and keep it warm, above 60F, away from cold drafts.
Shares 3 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, and loam.
Shares 3 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, and loam.
Shares 3 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, and loam.
Shares 3 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, and loam.
Shares 3 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, and loam.
Shares 3 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, and loam.
Calathea is a plant for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 1-3 feet × 1-2 feet.
Last reviewed June 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.
