Calathea elliptica, also recognised under its synonym Goeppertia elliptica, is a stunning tropical foliage plant originating from the rainforests of South America, notably Brazil and Colombia.
Distinctive features:
Foliage: Characterised by slender, dark green leaves featuring elegant white pinstripes radiating from the midrib, creating a striking visual effect.
Growth Habit: Exhibits a compact and clump-forming growth pattern, making it ideal for small indoor spaces and decorative pots.
Nyctinastic Movements: Known for its fascinating ability to lift and fold its leaves in response to darkness, an intriguing adaptation known as 'prayer plant' behaviour.
Care Tips:
Light: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight; avoid direct sun exposure to prevent leaf scorching.
Water: Maintain consistently moist, but never waterlogged soil; watering frequency should decrease during cooler months.
Humidity: Thrives best in high humidity environments (above 60%); regular misting or using a humidifier is beneficial.
Media: Plant in a well-draining, peat-based potting mixture enriched with perlite for aeration and drainage.
Temperature: Optimal growth between 18°C and 26°C; avoid temperatures below 15°C to prevent leaf damage.
Fertiliser: Feed monthly during the growing season (spring and summer) using a balanced, water-soluble houseplant fertiliser diluted to half strength.
Repotting: Repot every 1-2 years or when roots visibly outgrow the container, ideally in spring, ensuring minimal disturbance to roots.
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
ALL STATES (including WA, NT, TAS): We now offer a universal, streamlined schedule with two dispatches per week for all regions. This schedule includes all necessary biosecurity treatment and processing for plants sent interstate.
Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST.
Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:
$20 fee applies to WA orders.
$10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders.
This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping cost at checkout. It covers the mandatory biosecurity treatments (ICA-29, PS-27, ICA-62) required for interstate compliance.
Important Note: We operate independently from Collectors Corner. For any enquiries, please refer to our Help Centre (Contact Page).
