Calathea Medallion

Calathea Medallion

Calathea Medallion is a showstopping houseplant beloved for its large, round leaves with intricate patterns that look hand-painted. This stunning Calathea variety features deep green foliage with silver-green markings on top and rich, purple undersides, creating a medallion-like effect that makes it one of the most decorative plants for indoor spaces. Calathea Medallion thrives in medium to bright indirect light and enjoys consistent moisture and humidity, making it perfect for adding tropical beauty to living rooms, bedrooms, offices, or bathrooms. As part of the prayer plant family, it also moves its striking leaves up and down throughout the day, adding natural movement and life to your home.

At Patuxent Nursery, we are proud to offer lush, healthy Calathea Medallion plants ready to bring elegance, color, and texture to your indoor décor. Whether used as a tabletop centerpiece, displayed on a plant stand, or grouped with other tropical plants, Calathea Medallion provides year-round visual interest and air-purifying benefits. Best of all, it’s a pet-friendly, non-toxic plant, making it a safe and stylish choice for homes with cats or dogs. Order your Calathea Medallion today from Patuxent Nursery’s online shop for easy local pickup or delivery, and rely on our expert team for personalized care tips to keep your medallion plant thriving and beautiful!

Care Instructions

Light Requirements: Prefers bright, indirect light but tolerates low to medium light conditions; avoid direct sun to prevent leaf scorch.
Soil Needs: Requires well-draining potting soil; a standard indoor plant mix with added perlite is ideal.
Watering: Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil is dry; do not overwater.
Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity; mist occasionally or place near a humidifier when indoor air is dry.
Fertilizing: Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength.
Pruning: Remove any yellowing or damaged leaves at the base to maintain appearance and encourage healthy growth.
Repotting: Repot every 2–3 years or when roots become crowded to refresh the soil and support continued growth.

Please note: This plant comes in its grower’s nursery pot, ready to place in your favorite decorative pot at home. The pot in the picture is not included.