{"title":"Calathea","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalatheas are grown for their leaves. Each one is painted in stripes, feathers or medallions of green, cream, pink and burgundy, and the leaves fold upward at night, which is why they are called prayer plants. They come from the rainforest floor, so they suit bright rooms away from direct sun and reward steady warmth and humidity. This range runs from tabletop varieties to the tall cigar plant for tropical gardens. Every plant is delivered Australia wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a calathea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose by pattern and size. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/medallion-calathea-calathea-medallion\"\u003eMedallion\u003c\/a\u003e has broad round leaves marked like a feathered shield with burgundy undersides, and is one of the easiest to keep. The Peacock Plant (\u003cem\u003eCalathea makoyana\u003c\/em\u003e) is finer, with translucent windowed leaves. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rattle-snake-plant-calathea-insignis\"\u003eRattlesnake Plant\u003c\/a\u003e has long wavy leaves spotted in dark green and forgives a missed watering better than most. Pin Stripe and Rose Painted calatheas carry pink lines and blushes for a stronger statement, and the Zebra Plant gives bold velvety stripes at about 80cm. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cigar-plant-calathea-lutea\"\u003ecigar plant\u003c\/a\u003e is the outlier: a 2.5m clump with paddle leaves, used outdoors for screening in tropical and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere calatheas work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndoors, place them in bright indirect light: near an east window, or back from a north one. Direct sun bleaches and scorches the pattern, while deep shade dulls it. Bathrooms and kitchens with good light suit them because of the humidity. They sit well with our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e, and several cope with the dimmer positions covered in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003elow light indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e. Outdoors they grow in sheltered, shaded, frost free gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep calatheas in a pot with drainage holes and a quality indoor potting mix. Repot one size up in spring only when roots fill the pot. In a tropical garden bed, plant in shade with compost and mulch, 50cm apart for the small varieties and 1m apart for cigar plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the mix evenly moist but never sodden: water when the top couple of centimetres feel dry. Brown leaf edges usually mean dry air or hard tap water, so group plants together, stand the pot on a tray of wet pebbles and use rainwater if you can. Feed monthly with a weak liquid fertiliser from spring to autumn. Wipe the leaves to keep the pattern bright. The \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/calathea-care-guide-australia\"\u003ecalathea care guide\u003c\/a\u003e has the detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do calathea leaves curl?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurling is usually thirst or too much direct light. Water thoroughly and move the plant out of the sun, and the leaves flatten within a day or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo calatheas need a lot of light?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey need bright light without direct sun. A room where you can read comfortably during the day is about right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the leaves move at night?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalatheas raise their leaves in the evening and lower them in the morning. It is a natural daily rhythm and a sign of a healthy plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water a calathea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually once a week in the warm months and less in winter. Check the top of the mix with a finger rather than watering by the calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pink-bicajoux-calathea-calathea-bicajoux-pink","title":"Pink Bicajoux Calathea - Calathea 'Bicajoux Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Bicajoux Calathea (\u003cem\u003eCalathea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bicajoux Pink') is grown for its foliage, and the foliage does not need help. Broad leaves are painted in pink and deep green, with the pattern repeating on every new leaf, and the plant holds a neat 50cm tall by 40cm wide indoors. Calatheas are recognised as non toxic to cats and dogs, which makes this one of the few genuinely colourful indoor plants a pet owner can put at floor level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pink and green variegation is there in every season, with no waiting for a bloom and nothing to deadhead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non toxic to cats and dogs, unlike most patterned indoor plants of a similar size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for real rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 50cm tall and 40cm across it fits a side table, a shelf or a desk corner without taking over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt likes the humid rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bathrooms, kitchens and laundries are where it performs best, and those are the rooms most plants struggle in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the main use and the one it is bred for. Set it back from a window where the light is bright but no direct sun reaches the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 250mm to 300mm decorative pot with a drainage hole suits it for two or three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it is limited to tropical and subtropical gardens, in full shade and out of the wind. It is frost tender, so anywhere colder it comes inside for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Bicajoux Calathea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light. Direct sun bleaches the pink out of the leaf within days, and deep gloom makes the pattern fade the other way. Keep it warm, away from air conditioning vents and open winter windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A premium indoor potting mix opened up with perlite or fine bark, in a pot that drains freely. It hates sitting in water, so tip the saucer out after each watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly damp, never soggy and never bone dry, which means a drink once the top 20mm has dried. Calatheas react to the salts in some tap water with crisp brown edges, so rainwater is worth the effort. Feed at half strength monthly through spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Group plants together or stand the pot on a tray of damp pebbles to lift humidity. Cut damaged leaves off at the base, since a leaf trimmed partway never regrows its edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis calathea is sold in 200mm pots in packs of six, which suits a whole room, an office fitout or a shared order rather than a single purchase. Each plant is established and goes straight into a decorative pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalathea leaves often arrive curled after a few days in the dark of a carton. That is a transport response, not damage. Water them and give them a week in bright indirect light before judging them. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003eOther pet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eThe wider indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-pots\"\u003eIndoor pots that drain properly\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it really safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Calatheas are recognised as non toxic to cats and dogs, so a chewed leaf is a loss to the plant rather than a trip to the vet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges going brown and crisp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always dry air or tap water. Lift the humidity, switch to rainwater, and move the plant away from any heating or cooling outlet. Brown edges will not turn green again, so trim that leaf off at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the leaves move through the day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalatheas belong to the prayer plant family and raise their leaves at night, then lower them by morning. It is normal behaviour and a good sign the plant is comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44846481441087,"sku":"QLD","price":335.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pink-Bicajoux-Calathea-Calathea-Bicajoux-Pink.jpg?v=1741858357"},{"product_id":"cigar-plant-calathea-lutea","title":"Cigar Plant - Calathea lutea","description":"\u003cp\u003eCigar Plant (\u003cem\u003eCalathea lutea\u003c\/em\u003e) is the calathea that belongs in the garden rather than on a windowsill. It pushes leathery paddle shaped leaves up to 900mm long on upright stems, reaching about 2.5m high and 1.5m wide in a warm climate, and the undersides carry a chalky silver bloom that flashes when the wind turns them over. It is also one of very few statement plants this size that is genuinely safe around cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage at a scale nothing else matches.\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual leaves run 600mm to 900mm long, so three plants furnish a whole bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA screen with no clipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m spacing the canes knit into a 2m to 2.5m wall of leaf within a season or two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, which rules out very little else at this scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable with damp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates soil that stays wet, so it solves the low corner where most plants sulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical screening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row along a fence line or pool surround. The canes grow upright rather than outward, so you get height without surrendering bed width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting under established trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered light suits it better than open sun. A drift of five or seven at 1m centres turns a bare, rooty area under a canopy into the lushest part of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots and damp corners.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot or larger holds one plant well and gives a balcony vertical presence, though containers dry faster than beds. Pond edges and rain garden margins suit it too, provided water moves through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cigar Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to filtered morning sun gives the best leaf size and colour; harsh afternoon sun scorches the margins. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and is frost tender, so in cool inland and southern districts grow it in a pot that can shift to a sheltered verandah over winter. Big leaves and strong wind do not mix, so choose a spot sheltered on the windward side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, organic and moisture holding. Dig compost or aged manure through the bed before planting and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone consistently moist through the warm months. Apply a controlled release fertiliser in early spring and again in midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning as such. Cut tired canes off at ground level and the clump replaces them from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 300mm and 400mm pots, both established multi caned plants rather than seedlings. The 300mm suits a run of several plants; the 400mm suits a single feature where you want the full effect immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves may arrive folded or lightly creased from the trip. That is cosmetic: new leaves unfurl within four to six weeks in warm weather and older ones can be cut away once replaced. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full tropical plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening options\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eSee the compact indoor calatheas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as the calathea I keep indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame genus, completely different scale. The patterned calatheas sold as houseplants top out around 600mm. This one reaches 2.5m with leaves the size of a forearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a bright, humid, generously sized room, and it stays smaller than it would outside. A well lit bathroom or sunroom works far better than a dim lounge corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Frost burns the foliage and a hard frost can kill the plant outright. In frosting districts treat it as a container plant that overwinters under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100381659455,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100381692223,"sku":null,"price":348.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100381626687,"sku":null,"price":270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140132786495,"sku":null,"price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":51625029402943,"sku":"QLD","price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Cigar-Plant-Calathea-lutea.jpg?v=1741858598"},{"product_id":"zebra-plant-calathea-zebrina","title":"Zebra Plant - Calathea zebrina","description":"\u003cp\u003eZebra Plant (\u003cem\u003eCalathea zebrina\u003c\/em\u003e) has the best foliage of any easy indoor calathea. The broad leaves are velvet to touch, mid green with dark banding running out from the midrib like brushstrokes, on a plant that reaches about 80cm tall and 60cm across. It is also genuinely pet friendly, which narrows the field fast if you have a cat or a dog that investigates plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that does not need flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The banded velvet leaves carry the plant all year, so nothing about it looks off season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the few striking indoor plants you can put at floor level in a home with pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the shady side.\u003c\/strong\u003e It wants indirect light, so it thrives in the south facing rooms where most indoor plants sulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt moves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves lift in the evening and lower again by morning, which is quietly good company in a room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where it belongs, anywhere in the country. Two or three metres back from a bright window, out of direct sun, gives the strongest banding and the least edge burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 250mm to 300mm pot suits a mature plant. Group two or three at different heights, and keep them off cold draughts and heating vents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheltered balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it will grow outdoors in deep shade, under a covered patio or beneath established canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Zebra Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light only. Direct sun bleaches the banding and scorches the velvet surface. Outdoors it is limited to tropical and subtropical gardens because it is frost tender, and cold draughts indoors will brown the leaf edges just as quickly as frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor mix with added coir or fine bark, in a pot that drains freely. It likes moisture held around the roots but not water sitting in a saucer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly damp, watering when the top 2cm dries: usually weekly in summer, fortnightly in winter. Rainwater or filtered water is worth the trouble, since salts in tap water are a common cause of brown leaf tips. Liquid feed at half strength monthly in the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity and grooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry indoor air is its main enemy. Group plants, sit the pot on a tray of damp pebbles, or run it in a bathroom. Cut damaged leaves off at the base rather than trimming edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in five sizes: 125mm and 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and 300mm singly. The smaller packs suit anyone planting up several rooms or a shaded courtyard bed. The 300mm plants fill a decorative pot on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalatheas travel in the dark and often arrive with the leaves folded upright, which is normal and resolves within days. Give it a settled, humid spot and expect new leaves within four to six weeks in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003ehow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003epet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plants range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee our list of \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/10-best-pet-friendly-plants-for-your-home\"\u003epet friendly plants for the home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it really safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Calatheas are not toxic to cats or dogs, so a chewed leaf is a loss to the plant rather than a trip to the vet. It is one of the safer choices for a floor level pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always dry air or tap water. Raise the humidity around the plant and switch to rainwater or filtered water, then remove the damaged leaves at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it grow in a dark room?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt handles low light better than most, but a genuinely dark room gives weak growth and faded banding. Indirect light near a window is the sweet spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"125mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":51625032909119,"sku":"QLD","price":232.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140136194367,"sku":null,"price":241.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100397224255,"sku":null,"price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":45783498817855,"sku":"QLD","price":242.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140136227135,"sku":null,"price":163.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":51625032941887,"sku":"QLD","price":117.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Zebra-Plant-Calathea-zebrina_8ae62cf2.jpg?v=1768455502"},{"product_id":"peacock-plant-calathea-makoyana","title":"Peacock Plant - Calathea makoyana","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeacock Plant (\u003cem\u003eCalathea makoyana\u003c\/em\u003e) has the best patterned foliage of any easy indoor plant: pale green leaves feathered with dark green brushstrokes, backed in deep purple red so the colour shows when light comes through. It stays compact at about 600mm tall and wide, which suits a side table, a shelf or a shaded courtyard pot, and it is not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that does the work of a flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e The markings are the whole reason to buy it. Flowers are insignificant and you will barely notice them indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the few strongly patterned indoor plants safe within reach of a curious pet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt wants the light most plants refuse.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light or genuine part shade suits it, so it fills corners a sun lover cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and slow.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 600mm each way it will not outgrow a shelf, and it needs repotting only every few years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, anywhere in the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Inside a heated or cooled home your climate stops mattering, which counts for a plant this frost tender. Bathrooms and kitchens are easiest because the air is naturally more humid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it needs a warm, sheltered, shaded spot and belongs only in tropical and subtropical gardens. Elsewhere, keep it in a pot you can bring under cover. Group several together and they raise the humidity around each other, which is the simplest fix for crisp leaf edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Peacock Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, or part shade outside. Direct sun bleaches the pattern and scorches leaf edges within days. It is frost tender and only suits tropical and subtropical gardens outdoors, so treat it as an indoor plant everywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix loosened with perlite or coarse bark. It must drain freely while still holding moisture, and the pot needs a drainage hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix lightly moist, never soggy and never bone dry. Water when the top 20mm feels dry, and use rainwater or filtered water if you can, because the brown crispy edges most owners see come from the fluoride and chlorine in tap water. Feed at half strength monthly through spring and summer only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity and grooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pebble tray or a humid room helps; misting does very little. Snip damaged leaves off at the base rather than trimming the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in five sizes, all sold as multi packs: 125mm and 140mm in packs of ten, 175mm and 200mm in packs of six, and 250mm in packs of three. The smaller sizes suit anyone covering several rooms, while the 250mm plants are full and can go straight into a decorative pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalatheas dislike the dark of a box more than most plants, so expect the leaves to look flat or curled on arrival. Unpack them the day they land, water lightly, and give them a week somewhere bright and indirect before you judge them. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eThe watering and light mistakes behind most indoor plant failures\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eMore plants that are safe around cats and dogs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-low-light-plants-for-home\"\u003ePlants for rooms with very little natural light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges turning brown and crisp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always dry air or the minerals in tap water. Move it away from heating and cooling vents, raise humidity with a pebble tray, and switch to rainwater or filtered water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Peacock plant is not toxic to cats or dogs, which makes it one of the better choices for a floor level pot in a home with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in tropical and subtropical gardens, in a sheltered shaded spot. It is frost tender, so in cooler parts of the country keep it in a pot indoors or under cover through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100406235455,"sku":null,"price":177.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"125mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":49546427367743,"sku":"QLD","price":308.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140138324287,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"175mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140138357055,"sku":null,"price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100406333759,"sku":null,"price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":49316037656895,"sku":"QLD","price":235.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":49316037689663,"sku":"QLD","price":239.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100406300991,"sku":null,"price":123.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Peacock-Plant-Calathea-makoyana.png?v=1766222853"},{"product_id":"freddie-calathea-calathea-concinna","title":"Freddie Calathea - Calathea concinna","description":"\u003cp\u003eFreddie Calathea (\u003cem\u003eCalathea concinna\u003c\/em\u003e 'Freddie') is the one to choose when you want patterned foliage in a home with pets. It forms a clump about 60cm tall and 60cm wide, with light green leaves ruled by fine dark zebra striping. Like all calatheas it is non toxic to cats and dogs, which rules out most of the competition in the same visual bracket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely safe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Calathea is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can sit at floor level in a house where things get chewed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe leaf pattern does the work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine dark bars over pale green give it more presence than a plain foliage plant at the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt moves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves lift in the evening and lower by morning, which is why the family is known as prayer plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays a sensible size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 60cm each way it suits a side table or a plant stand without taking over the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, in filtered light.\u003c\/strong\u003e A position a metre or two back from a bright window is ideal. Direct sun bleaches the pattern out, which is the fastest way to lose what you bought it for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBathrooms and kitchens.\u003c\/strong\u003e These rooms hold the humidity a calathea wants, and it will look better there than in a dry, air conditioned living room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a potted feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant in a 250mm to 300mm decorative pot carries a corner or a bench top on foliage alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Freddie Calathea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it indoors anywhere in the country. It is frost tender, so outdoors it needs a frost free tropical or subtropical garden in a shaded, sheltered spot. Inside, your climate stops mattering, which is the practical answer for most southern gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix that holds some moisture without staying soggy. The pot must have a drainage hole. Repot every two years in spring, going up one pot size at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix lightly moist, never wet and never bone dry, which usually means a drink once the top two centimetres feel dry. Calatheas react to hard tap water with brown leaf edges, so rainwater or filtered water gives better results. Sit the pot on a tray of pebbles and water to lift local humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and grooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Half strength liquid fertiliser monthly through spring and summer, nothing in winter. Trim damaged leaves off at the base rather than cutting the tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in tube stock. Tubes are young plants with a handful of leaves, and they fill a 200mm pot within a season or two of steady care, so you are buying a plant to grow on rather than an instant feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalatheas travel with their leaves folded upright and may look tired for a week. Pot it up, water it in, and give it a fortnight in filtered light before judging it. 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It is also pet friendly, which narrows the field once a cat or dog lives in the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the few boldly patterned indoor plants you can put at floor level in a pet household without worrying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatterned foliage that earns its keep.\u003c\/strong\u003e The markings look painted on, and the purple undersides show whenever the leaves lift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt moves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves rise in the evening and lower again by morning, which is why the family is known as prayer plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It performs in the low light corners where most patterned plants go plain and leggy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, away from windows.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light is ideal, but it holds its markings in dimmer positions than most foliage plants tolerate. Bathrooms suit it for the humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 200mm to 250mm pot holds a single clump. Outdoors it wants shade, shelter and no frost, which means tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrouped plantings.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set several in one trough or cluster the pots. Grouping raises the humidity around the leaves, which is what this plant wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing rattlesnake plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to bright indirect light indoors, never direct sun, which bleaches the pattern and scorches the edges. 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Cut spent leaves off at the base rather than trimming partway, and divide the clump every three or four years in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is grown in 125mm and 140mm pots sold in packs of ten, and 200mm pots sold in packs of six. The smaller sizes are young clumps of several leaves, best for planting a trough. The 200mm plants are fuller and ready for a decorative pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalatheas travel less easily than most indoor plants, so expect some curled or tired leaves on arrival. Water the day they land, keep them out of draughts, and they usually recover within a week or two, with new leaves in four to six weeks. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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It is not toxic to cats or dogs, one of the safer choices for a home with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern on every leaf.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light and dark green banding above, rose and burgundy underneath, so it shifts colour as the leaves move through the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can sit at floor level in a home where a chewer lives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tidy 60cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e A neat rounded clump about 60cm each way suits a side table, a bathroom shelf or a plant stand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in lower light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light is ideal and it copes with a shadier corner, unlike most patterned foliage plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where it belongs, anywhere in the country. 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Outdoors it is limited to frost free tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens in deep shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining indoor potting mix with added perlite or coarse bark. It should hold moisture without staying soggy, and the pot must drain into a saucer you can tip out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly damp, watering once the top 20mm has dried. Brown crisp edges are usually dry air rather than thirst, so group plants or use a pebble tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and grooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Half strength liquid fertiliser monthly through spring and summer, none in winter. Cut damaged leaves at the base rather than trimming edges, and repot every two years in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in 125mm pots sold in packs of ten, which suits styling a whole house, a rental fit out or a commercial interior rather than a single plant. Each is a young established clump with several patterned leaves, ready for a decorative pot of around 200mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalatheas dislike travel, so expect a few tired or curled leaves on arrival. Unpack straight away, water lightly, and leave them somewhere bright, indirect and humid for a fortnight. New growth usually appears within four to six weeks. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003ehow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003epet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/10-best-pet-friendly-plants-for-your-home\"\u003eten best pet friendly plants for the home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Calatheas are not toxic to cats or dogs, so this is a reasonable choice for a floor level pot. Chewing large amounts of any plant can still upset a stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges going brown and crisp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry air or salt build up from tap water. Move it somewhere more humid, water with rainwater or filtered water, and flush the pot every few months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the leaves move during the day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalatheas raise their leaves at night and lower them in the morning, a normal rhythm driven by light. It is a sign of health rather than a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a frost free tropical, subtropical or warm temperate garden, in full shade and out of wind. Anywhere colder and it lives indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"125mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":49546419011903,"sku":"QLD","price":293.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100410724671,"sku":null,"price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Jungle-Rose-Calathea-Calathea-Jungle-Rose.jpg?v=1741858885"},{"product_id":"medallion-calathea-calathea-medallion","title":"Medallion Calathea - Calathea 'Medallion'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedallion Calathea (\u003cem\u003eCalathea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Medallion') is the indoor plant to buy when you want pattern rather than plain green. It grows to about 60cm tall and 60cm across, with broad rounded leaves feathered in light and dark green above and a deep burgundy underside that shows as the leaves lift and lower through the day. It is also not toxic to cats or dogs, which narrows the field considerably for a household with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves worth looking at closely.\u003c\/strong\u003e The feathered light and dark banding is painted on rather than variegated, and no two leaves match exactly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple undersides.\u003c\/strong\u003e The reverse of each leaf is a deep burgundy, which reads whenever light comes from behind or below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can sit at floor level where other indoor plants cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt moves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves rise in the evening and lower through the day, so the plant visibly responds to its position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, anywhere in the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Inside, your climate stops mattering, which counts for a plant this frost tender. Bathrooms and kitchens are ideal for the extra humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 250mm to 300mm wide with drainage holes suits a mature plant. Grouping several raises local humidity and cuts down on crisp leaf edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheltered balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it is only an option in tropical and subtropical gardens, in full shade and out of wind, which tears the broad leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Medallion Calathea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light, never direct sun, which bleaches the pattern and scorches the leaf edges. It is frost tender and needs warmth, so treat it as an indoor plant outside the tropics and subtropics, and keep it away from air conditioning vents and heaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix opened up with extra perlite or coco coir. The mix should hold moisture without staying heavy, and the pot must drain freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly moist, never soggy and never bone dry. Calatheas react badly to the salts and chlorine in tap water, so use rainwater or let tap water stand overnight. Feed at half strength monthly through the warm months only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity and grooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry indoor air is the usual cause of failure. Sit the pot on a tray of pebbles and water, or group it with other plants. Cut damaged leaves off at the base and wipe the foliage occasionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in multi packs rather than as single plants: 125mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, and 250mm in packs of three. The 125mm size is young and best potted on within a season. The 200mm and 250mm plants are established and can go straight into a decorative pot with a drainage hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome crisping at the leaf edges after transit is normal and grows out as humidity stabilises. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Give it a week in its new position before adjusting anything. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/10-best-pet-friendly-plants-for-your-home\"\u003ePet friendly plants for the home\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse pet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eCompare the wider indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Calathea is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it is one of the few patterned indoor plants that can sit within reach of a curious pet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges going brown and crisp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry air or tap water, in that order. Raise humidity with a pebble tray or by grouping plants, and switch to rainwater or tap water left to stand overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light gives the strongest pattern. It tolerates a dimmer corner at the cost of growth, but direct sun through glass will fade and burn the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"125mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":49546429792575,"sku":"QLD","price":308.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100411052351,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140139241791,"sku":null,"price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":49546429825343,"sku":"QLD","price":223.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Medallion-Calathea-Calathea-Medallion.png?v=1766222870"},{"product_id":"pin-stripe-calathea-calathea-ornata-sanderiana","title":"Pin Stripe Calathea - Calathea ornata 'Sanderiana'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePin Stripe Calathea (\u003cem\u003eCalathea ornata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sanderiana') is grown for the leaf and nothing else, and the leaf is remarkable: deep green, glossy, ruled with fine pink lines that look drawn on by hand. It forms a clump about 800mm tall and 600mm across, so it suits a plant stand or a floor pot in a room with soft light. It is also safe around cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage with real pattern.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin pink stripes on dark green, with deep purple undersides that show whenever the leaves lift in the evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Calatheas are one of the few dramatic indoor plants you can put at floor level in a home with a chewer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tidy, contained clump.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 800mm by 600mm it holds its shape in a pot for years without sprawling or needing staking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, anywhere in the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Inside, your climate stops mattering, which is the point with a plant this frost tender. Bathrooms and kitchens suit it best, because the air there is already humid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a pot with a drainage hole and a mix that holds some moisture without turning to mud. A grouping of several plants raises the humidity around all of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheltered balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it is a tropical and subtropical plant only, and even there it needs full shelter from sun, wind and any hint of cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pin Stripe Calathea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light. Direct sun bleaches the pattern out within weeks, and deep shade makes the growth thin and pale. It will not take frost at all, so anywhere south of the subtropics it is an indoor plant year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix opened up with perlite or coarse bark. It should stay evenly moist and still drain freely, since soggy mix is the quickest way to lose the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where calatheas are won or lost. Use filtered or rain water, because the fluorides and salts in most tap water burn the leaf edges brown. Water when the top 20mm of mix is dry, and keep the humidity up with a pebble tray or a bathroom position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed and grooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Half strength liquid fertiliser monthly through spring and summer only. Trim damaged leaves off at the base rather than cutting a leaf in half.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is sold in 180mm pots, in packs of six. Each plant is a young established clump with a full head of patterned leaves, not a single stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalatheas dislike travel more than most, so a little edge browning or a leaf that has curled in transit is normal rather than a fault. Set yours somewhere bright and indirect, leave it alone for a week, and expect it to settle within a fortnight. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003ehow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e for the watering and light basics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/why-plant-leaves-turn-brown-causes-solutions\"\u003ewhy plant leaves turn brown\u003c\/a\u003e, the most common calathea complaint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003epet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges going brown and crisp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always tap water or dry air. 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Movement is a sign of a healthy plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":49546432348479,"sku":"QLD","price":239.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pin-Stripe-Calathea-Calathea-ornata-Sanderiana.jpg?v=1741858887"},{"product_id":"rose-painted-calathea-calathea-roseopicta-dottie","title":"Rose Painted Calathea - Calathea roseopicta 'Dottie'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRose Painted Calathea 'Dottie' (\u003cem\u003eCalathea roseopicta\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dottie') is the darkest of the calatheas, with near black leaves ringed by a bright pink halo. It settles at about 60cm tall and wide, so it holds a shelf or side table for years. It is also non toxic to cats and dogs, which makes it one of the few dramatic indoor plants you can leave at floor level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage close to black.\u003c\/strong\u003e New leaves open deep green and darken with age, so the pink markings read brighter on an established plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Calathea are not toxic to cats or dogs, so a chewed leaf is a nuisance rather than a trip to the vet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays the size you bought.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits apartments, desks and bathroom benches where a larger plant would take over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for filtered light.\u003c\/strong\u003e It evolved on a rainforest floor, so a shaded room that starves most variegated plants suits it well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors anywhere in the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bathrooms and kitchens are the easiest rooms because the air is already humid. Elsewhere, group it with other plants or stand the pot on a tray of pebbles and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Move it up to a 200mm pot with a drainage hole and it will sit there happily for two to three years. Glazed ceramic holds moisture more evenly than terracotta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it needs deep shade, shelter from wind and a frost free climate, which means tropical and subtropical gardens only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Rose Painted Calathea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light, never direct sun, which scorches the dark leaves and fades the pink. 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Broad oval foliage is painted with pale feathering along the midrib and flushed deep purple underneath, and the plant sits at about 50cm tall and 50cm across. It is not toxic to cats or dogs, one of the safer choices for a home with animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that looks painted.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each leaf carries pale feathering over dark green, with a purple reverse that shows when light comes from behind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe leaves move.\u003c\/strong\u003e It raises them at night and lowers them by day, so the plant visibly changes shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely pet safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, which rules it in where most fashionable indoor plants are ruled out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt wants the shady corner.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to medium indirect light suits it, so it works where sun loving plants stretch and fade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and self contained.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 50cm each way it fills a side table without crowding a room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where it belongs. Bathrooms and kitchens are the standout positions, because humidity from a shower or a kettle is what the plant wants and rarely gets elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a pot 200mm to 250mm wide with a drainage hole. Grouping plants together raises the humidity around all of them, the simplest fix for crisp leaf edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheltered balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it can live outdoors in deep shade, out of wind and direct sun. Anywhere frost occurs, keep it inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Peacock Plant Calathea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light or part shade. Direct sun bleaches the pattern and burns the leaf edges within days. Outdoors it is limited to frost free tropical and subtropical gardens in full shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix opened up with perlite or coarse bark so it drains freely while holding moisture. The pot needs a drainage hole, and the saucer must be tipped out after watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix lightly and evenly moist, never wet and never bone dry. Two things catch people out: it is sensitive to the fluoride and chlorine in tap water, and it hates dry air. Use filtered water and stand the pot on damp pebbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and grooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Half strength liquid fertiliser monthly through spring and summer, nothing over winter. Cut damaged leaves off at the base rather than trimming partway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in 125mm pots sold in packs of ten, which suits a group planting, a shelf, or an order split with friends. Each plant arrives as an established young clump of several leaves, ready to be potted into a 200mm decorative pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalathea foliage is soft and travels bundled, so expect the leaves to look folded and tired when you open the box. Water once, put the plant somewhere bright and indirect and out of any draught, and it will lift within days. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a month of settling before new leaves unfurl. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse pet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eCompare the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/variegated-plants-explained-what-every-gardener-should-know\"\u003eWhy variegated foliage behaves differently\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Calatheas are not toxic to cats or dogs, so a chewed leaf is a problem for the plant rather than the animal. That makes it one of the few large leaved indoor plants suitable for a home with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges going brown and crisp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always dry air or the minerals in tap water. Raise humidity with a pebble tray and switch to filtered water. Existing damage will not heal, so trim those leaves at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhenever the top two centimetres of mix feel dry, usually once or twice a week in summer and less in winter. Sitting in water rots the roots faster than drying out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"125mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":49546456793407,"sku":"QLD","price":293.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Peacock-Plant-Calathea-Calathea-roseopicta-Illustris.png?v=1766222874"},{"product_id":"rosy-calathea-calathea-roseopicta-rosy","title":"Rosy Calathea - Calathea roseopicta 'Rosy'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRosy Calathea (\u003cem\u003eCalathea roseopicta\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rosy') has the boldest markings in the genus: a wide brush of rose pink through the centre of each dark green leaf, over a deep burgundy underside. It forms a neat clump around 60cm tall and wide, which stays in scale on a side table or a shelf. It is also genuinely pet friendly, so it can sit at floor level in a home with a curious cat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that looks painted.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pink centre and burgundy reverse give more colour than most flowering indoor plants manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around cats and dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to pets, which rules it into rooms where the popular aroids cannot go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and slow.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 60cm each way it stays where you put it and will not need a bigger pot every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe leaves move.\u003c\/strong\u003e Like other prayer plants it lifts its leaves in the evening and lowers them by day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is first and foremost a house plant, at home in a bright room away from direct sun. Bathrooms and kitchens suit it because the air there is naturally more humid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 200mm to 250mm pot with a drainage hole is the right home for a single plant. Group three for a fuller display on a hallway console.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it lives outdoors in deep shade year round. Anywhere colder, treat it as an indoor plant that holidays outside in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Rosy Calathea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light keeps the markings strong, while direct sun bleaches them within days. It is frost tender and wants steady warmth, so outdoors it is limited to tropical and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix opened up with extra perlite or bark. It wants moisture but not a swamp, and the pot must drain freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly damp, watering once the top few centimetres dry. Calatheas are sensitive to salts and chlorine, so rainwater or filtered water noticeably reduces brown leaf edges. Feed at half strength monthly through spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity and grooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry indoor air is the honest weak point of this plant. Group it with others, stand the pot on a pebble tray, or keep it in a humid room. Snip damaged leaves off at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosy Calathea is supplied in 125mm pots, sold in packs of ten. That is a quantity suited to a decorating project rather than a single windowsill, and each plant is a young established clump ready to pot up into a 200mm container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves may arrive folded upright, which is the plant resting rather than a problem, and they open again within a day or two. Give it a week in a bright sheltered spot before repotting, and expect new leaves within four to six weeks. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/10-best-pet-friendly-plants-for-your-home\"\u003eMore pet friendly plants for the home\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse pet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-pots\"\u003eFind a pot that drains properly\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Calatheas are not toxic to cats or dogs, so this is a reasonable choice for a floor level position. A pet that eats a lot of any foliage may still get an upset stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges going brown and crisp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always dry air or minerals in tap water. Lift the humidity around the plant and switch to rainwater or filtered water, and new leaves will come through clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright but indirect, ideally a metre or two back from a window. In deep shade the pink fades and growth stalls, and in direct sun the markings scorch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"125mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":49546462953791,"sku":"QLD","price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Rosy-Calathea-Calathea-roseopicta-Rosy.jpg?v=1741858890"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/calathea-collection.jpg?v=1790858996","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/calathea.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}