Marantaceae
The Marantaceae family, also known as the prayer plant family, is celebrated for its striking foliage and unique patterns. These plants are often recognized by their vibrant, ornamental leaves that exhibit fascinating movements in response to light, folding up at night as if in prayer. Popular genera include Calathea, Maranta, and Ctenanthe, known for their eye-catching, decorative foliage.
Habitat: Marantaceae plants thrive in the humid, shaded understory of tropical rainforests. They prefer warm, moist environments with indirect light, mimicking their natural habitat on the forest floor. This family of plants is native to the Americas, particularly Brazil, and parts of Asia and Africa. Their preference for high humidity and indirect light makes them ideal for indoor cultivation, bringing a touch of the tropics into homes and gardens.
Calathea Pink Aurora
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Stromanthe Charlie
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Calathea gandersii
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Goeppertia veitchiana
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Goeppertia wallisii
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Goeppertia ecuadoriana 'iricolor'
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Calathea pseudoveitchiana cf
Goeppertia libbyana
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This stunning Goeppertia species is renowned for its exceptional foliage beauty and distinctive leaf patterns. Native to tropical regions, this rem...
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Goeppertia crocata
Calathea zebrina
This distinctive Calathea species displays exceptional foliage with large, oval leaves that showcase prominent zebra-stripe patterns in dark and li...
View full detailsGoeppertia chimboracensis cf
Hoya globulosa
Calathea picturata var. argentea
Goeppertia veitchiana purple
Goeppertia fucata 'Yacuambi'
Calathea Dark Sky
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View full detailsCalathea roseopicta carmesy
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Calathea micans narrow
This tropical plant species is celebrated for its soft, velvety leaves that display a unique pattern of dark green on the upper side with deep purp...
View full detailsGoeppertia fucata 'Loreto'
Calathea undulata
Calathea picturata
Calathea majestica white star
Goeppertia ecuadoriana
Ctenanthe rubra
Ctenanthe lubbersiana variegada
This tropical beauty is cherished for its ornamental value and eye-catching contrast, making it an excellent choice for collectors seeking decorati...
View full detailsCalathea rufibarba cf
This striking Brazilian prayer plant is celebrated for its distinctive velvety texture and dramatic foliage contrast, making it an excellent choice...
View full detailsCalathea micans purple
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Calathea micans green
Calathea micans velvety
Maranta arundinacea
Calathea Turtle
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View full detailsCalathea Sucumbios
Calathea Culture Known for their incredibly diverse and often intricately patterned foliage, many Calathea species are also famous as "prayer plant...
View full detailsCalathea White Fussion
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