{"product_id":"calathea-marion","title":"Calathea 'Marion' – Peacock Plant with Spectacularly Patterned Leaves","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalathea 'Marion'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is a tropical plant grown for its decorative foliage, valued for the elegant pattern of its leaves and the contrast between different shades of green. The leaves are broad and oval, with a delicate, almost painted pattern made up of light green and dark green areas, while the undersides are generally purple in color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt belongs to the Marantaceae family, a group also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrayer Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, due to the natural movement of its leaves in response to the daily light cycle. It is a striking indoor plant, but it prefers stable conditions, especially good atmospheric humidity and protection from direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical characteristics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrade name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Calathea 'Marion'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peacock Plant, Prayer Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Marantaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type: perennial tropical plant grown for its decorative foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroad, oval leaves with a contrasting pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColoration in various shades of green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe undersides of the leaves may show purple hues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves may change position throughout the day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact, bushy growth habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌞 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing conditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It prefers bright to moderate indirect, filtered light. Avoid strong direct sunlight, which can cause leaf scorch or discoloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Loose, airy, and well-drained, while still able to retain moderate moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Regularly; keep the substrate slightly moist without allowing it to remain permanently waterlogged. Let the surface dry out slightly between waterings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater quality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Calathea can be sensitive to very hard water and salt buildup. If necessary, use filtered water or rainwater.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It prefers moderate to high atmospheric humidity. Very dry air can cause the leaf edges to dry out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prefers constant temperatures of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Avoid low temperatures, cold drafts, and sudden fluctuations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e moderate, during the active growth period, with a fertilizer intended for tropical plants grown for their ornamental foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecret Garden recommendation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 For Calathea, we recommend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecret Garden Professional Substrate for Araceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an airy, well-draining mix, also suitable for tropical plants that benefit from a good balance between moisture retention and root-system aeration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e➡️ \u003cstrong\u003eView product:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/products\/substrat-araceae?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eSecret Garden Professional Substrate for Araceae\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes it special:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleaves with a complex and elegant pattern;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ean attractive contrast between different shades of green;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe undersides of the leaves add a purple contrast;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe leaves naturally change position according to the day-night cycle;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eforms a lush and decorative clump;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003esuitable for bright interiors, away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📌 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The pattern, color intensity, and size may naturally vary from one specimen to another. Plants may be delivered with more or less foliage, depending on their stage of development and the season. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalathea is sensitive to changes in humidity, temperature, and environmental conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and during the acclimatization period it may develop dry edges or tips, curled leaves, spots, discoloration, or lose some leaves. The leaves may also have small tears, scratches, or bends caused by handling and transportation. These aesthetic imperfections do not normally affect the plant’s viability, and it may continue to produce new leaves after acclimatization.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pr_short_des rtet4\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 25 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"11 cm flowerpot","offer_id":46836280197446,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/IMG-3582_33f07596-c9e6-460d-8fde-5699f5704c9c.jpg?v=1774599565","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-be\/products\/calathea-marion","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}