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Care & Environment
Botanical Specifications
☀️ Light Exposure
Bright indirect light
💧 Watering Cadence
When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
🌱 Substrate & Soil
Ships in nursery grower’s mix. Repot into a high-aeration potting substrate.
🪴 Grow Pot Size
Arrives in a 4" nursery grow pot.
🐾 Pet Safety
Pets: generally listed as non-toxic.
🌿 Why Choose Palma
- ✓ Greenhouse Direct Dispatch: Dispatched directly from climate-controlled nurseries in secure root thermal packaging with moisture reserves.
- ✓ Live Arrival Guarantee: If your plant arrives dead or badly damaged, send photos within 30 days and we will refund or replace it. How it works
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Live Houseplants
Pets: generally listed as non-toxic
Calathea Medallion (Goeppertia roseopicta 'Medallion')
Goeppertia roseopicta 'Medallion'
Concentric emerald feathering with glowing purple undersides.
$27.00
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30-Day Live Arrival Guarantee
Arrives healthy and undamaged at your doorstep in thermal root packaging.
About This Botanical
The Calathea Medallion (Goeppertia roseopicta 'Medallion') is among the most sought-after prayer plants in the world. Each broad, circular leaf displays intricate concentric feathering in shades of deep emerald, silver-mint, and apple green, framed by a dark perimeter and backed by a luminous royal purple underside.
As evening falls, the leaves fold upwards in daily prayer movement, revealing the vibrant purple undersides and creating an ever-changing living display in your home.
Botanical Care Essentials
| Light | Medium to bright indirect light. Never expose to harsh direct afternoon sun, which will fade patterns and scorch leaves. |
| Water | Keep substrate evenly moist but never waterlogged. Use filtered, distilled, or rainwater to avoid mineral browning. |
| Humidity | High humidity preferred (60%+). Thrives in humid bathrooms, pebble trays, or near humidifiers. |
| Temperature | 65°F to 80°F (18°C–27°C). Avoid temperatures below 60°F and drafty locations. |
| Substrate | Moisture-retentive, porous potting mix blending peat moss, coco coir, and perlite. |
🐾 Pet-Safe & Non-Toxic:
The ASPCA lists Calathea / Marantaceae plants as non-toxic to dogs and cats, ensuring full peace of mind in pet-loving households.
⚡ Quick Facts
At a Glance- • Light: Bright indirect light
- • Water: When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
- • Mature size: 4" nursery grow pot; compact tabletop foliage.
- • Pet safety: Check this plant’s species-specific pet-safety guidance with our Pet-Safe Checker.
- • Beginner-friendly: Care difficulty varies by plant. Follow the light, watering, and drainage guidance on this page.
📖 The Botanical Journal & Horticultural Guides
Evidence-Based Indoor Botanical Care
Read in-depth cultivation protocols written by Nick Alan and Jenna Lee covering aroid soil physics, moss pole climbing dynamics, root rot remediation, and seasonal light acclimation.
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