Botanical Specifications
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Calathea 'Vittata'
Goeppertia elliptica 'Vittata' (sold as Calathea)
About This Botanical
Calathea 'Vittata' has pointed, bright green leaves with thin white stripes running out from the center vein. It grows upright and fairly narrow, so it fits tight spots.
Calatheas are known for being a little fussy, and most problems come down to water and air. They like evenly moist soil, filtered or distilled water if your tap water is hard, and higher humidity than most homes have in winter. Crispy brown edges usually mean dry air or minerals in the water. Keep them in bright indirect light; direct sun fades and scorches the leaves.
Ships in the grower's plastic nursery pot.
Care card
- Light: Medium to bright indirect light. No direct sun.
- Water: Keep the soil lightly moist. Use filtered water if your tap water is hard.
- Mature size: About 2 feet tall.
- Pets: We don't make a pet-safety claim for this plant. Keep it out of reach of pets that like to chew leaves.
- Pest-checked: Yes. We check every plant for pests before it ships.
⚡ 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 before placing it around pets. Verify with our Pet-Safe Checker.
- • Beginner-friendly: Care difficulty varies by plant. Follow the light, watering, and drainage guidance on this page.
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.
Planters that fit this plant
Matched to the pot size of Calathea 'Vittata'. Planters ship separately from live plants.
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