Species Name: Calathea elliptica ‘Vittata’ 

Common name(s): Prayer Plant 

Defining Characteristics: 

• Beautiful plant with large, elongated leaves
• Leaves are green with white striping that creates a striking contrast
• Does well in a container garden, terrarium, or as a houseplant

Recommended Pot Size: Small - Medium

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature requirement:  60-85°F

Humidity: Dry (0-30%)   Moderate (30-70%)   Humid (70-100%)

Watering frequency: Regular watering. Water once the top inch of soil becomes dry. Approx. every 1-2 weeks. 

Lighting:  Full Shade     Partial Shade      Full Sun

Soil type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered Here. 

Growth rate: Moderate-Fast

Height: up to 24” 

Origin: South America, native to the areas of Venezuela, Guyana, and Suriname 

Regional locality: Found in the Amazon rainforest on the forest floor

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: Highly sensitive to cold drafts. Place in an area with an ambient room temperature of at least 60°. Direct sunlight will damage the leaves and fade their color. 

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT

The plant pictured is in a 2.5" pot.