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Indoor

Calathea

🐾 Pet-safe

Calathea (Goeppertia) spp.

Category
Indoor
Light
Low light
Watering
Every 3-4 days
Difficulty
Challenging
Mature size
30-50 cm
Pet safety
Non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Growing note

Fussy about water quality and humidity — leaf edges brown quickly with hard tap water or dry indoor air, so filtered or rested water works better. Worth the extra effort for a pet-safe plant with genuinely striking leaf patterns.