Calathea jungle velvet

The beautiful Calathea warscewiczii or Jungle Velvet Calathea is noted for its elegant leaves with dark-green patterns on the topside and red to purple colored bottom sides. The Calathea warscewiczii is commonly known as the jungle velvet. This Calathea variety has green and burgundy leaves that close at night and open in the morning. Jungle Velvet Calathea grows between 20” and 40” (0.5 – 1 m) tall and wide. This evergreen perennial plant thrives indoors with minimal care.

Jungle Velvet Calathea is a flowering tropical plant. Jungle Velvet Calathea flowers are showy, cone-like clusters of flowers. The calathea flowers start an attractive creamy white color and as they develop, the flowers turn yellow with hints of pink and open into showy floral displays. Like most Calathea species, the Jungle Velvet Calathea rarely blooms indoors.

To care for Calathea warscewiczii, grow the Jungle Velvet plant in medium or bright indirect light. Plant the Jungle Velvet Calathea in loose, well-draining soil. Water the calathea when the potting soil partially dries. Keep the potted calathea in average room temperatures and humidity over 50 percent. Fertilize monthly during the growing season.