Calathea Royal Standard

Calathea 'Royal Standard' gives a regal wave with its elegant leaves, acknowledging your awareness of its gorgeousness! Thankfully, this prayer plant, as jaw-dropping as it looks, is one of the easier calatheas to maintain.

Light: The ideal spot for a prayer plant will receive medium to bright indirect light. Calathea can handle low light, but increased light can help maintain the vivid colors and patterns on the foliage. Direct sunlight can be damaging and may cause colors to fade, but early morning direct sunlight (The first few hours in the day) will not harm the leaves. Move your Calathea 'Royal Standard' closer to the windows during the winter as the days are shorter. Remember to rotate your plants ¼ turn each week, or when you water it, to help keep a full-figured form!

Watering: Calathea fasciata have high water requirements but should never sit in a water-logged pot. Thoroughly water these indoor plants when the top few inches of the soil is dry, and let any excess water seep from the drainage holes. Calathea houseplants do best in well-draining soil and in containers with drainage. The type of water used can make a difference when it comes to watering calathea. Tap water may contain different minerals or compounds that can be damaging to the leaves. Brown edges along the leaves can be an indication that the water is high in salt or contains chlorine, chloramine, bromide, or fluoride. It may be best to water the plant using filtered or distilled water, rainwater, or water collected from a dehumidifier if you suspect tap water is not suitable for your calathea. 

Calathea 'Royal Standard' is non-toxic to pets!