Calathea Medallion

The calathea medallion is a variety of the calathea or prayer plant that’s known as the Calathea veitchiana. The reason this pretty houseplant is named after a medallion is due to the shape of its leaves. While the standard calathea has long, angular leaves, the calathea medallion’s leaves are short and round. The leaf pattern of calathea medallion are often more intricate, with stripes, flecks, and vein lines in colors like dark green, light green, and sometimes even maroon, purple, or red.

Calathea medallion is a flowering species of tropical plant that blooms in the wild. However, the plant never produces flowers indoors. But due to its stunning emerald green, silvery, and purple foliage, there is no need for blossoms to make this houseplant attractive.

Grow the calathea in well-draining potting soil and water the plant enough so that the soil is moist. The plant thrives in medium light, away from direct sunlight, high humidity at 50%, and average room temperatures of between 65°F and 80°F (18°C – 27°). Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a diluted liquid houseplant fertilizer.