{"product_id":"freddie-calathea-calathea-concinna-freddie","title":"Calathea concinna 'Freddie'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe striking, almost striped leaves of the Calathea concinna, native to the rainforest floor, make it a really eye-catching variety of Calathea. A type of prayer plant, the Calathea's leaves will rise to greet the sun each day; this variety's upright and bushy foliage make this a particularly spectacular sight whether the leaves are raised up or flat and open. Keep a Calathea happy- mostly by making sure they stay humid- and they will reward you with the stunning patterns of their foliage.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCalathea concinna (neat basket-plant) 'Freddie'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis plant has recently changed Genus, so the scientific name is now technically \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoeppertia concinna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, though \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalathea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis still most commonly used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGoeppertia concinna Freddie, Zebra Plant, Peacock Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNative to Brazil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThrives in bright, indirect sunlight; this calathea is not tolerant to darker corners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAllow the top few inches of soil to dry out in between watering; if possible, use rainwater rather than tapwater, or at least allow tap water to sit out for 24 hours to allow chemicals in it to settle. Water with tepid or lukewarm water to avoid shocking the plant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis plant needs high humidity, so will appreciate regular misting and not being too close to a radiator or other heat source which might dry it out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant in fast draining, but moisture retentive soil. A mix with added bark or perlite would be ideal. Repot every two years in spring, and water a day in advance to combat transplant shock.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFeed every four waters in the growing season, reduce to every six in autumn and winter. Pre-water the soil before applying 'ready to use' products to protect the roots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal temperature is above 20°C; make sure it does not get colder than 12°C in winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYes, but too much nibbling won't be good for pets, small humans or the plant!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis plant can be fussy so choose your location carefully. If it's in an especially bright spot remember it will need more frequent misting\/ watering to retain humidity levels!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Small swollen nodules will grow along Calathea roots- this is healthy and they are used to store water and nutrients, so don't cut them off when you're repotting!\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eSmall swollen nodules will grow along Calathea roots- this is healthy and they are used to store water and nutrients, so don't cut them off when you're repotting!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid you know?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe name 'calathea', from the Greek καλαθος ('basket'), comes from the use of the plant's waxy leaves to make waterproof baskets and transport fish in South America \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"6cm","offer_id":43789729399037,"sku":"3018726900271","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"14cm","offer_id":42284097405181,"sku":"1018726900271","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/freddie-calathea-calathea-concinna-freddie-148675.jpg?v=1679674805","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/freddie-calathea-calathea-concinna-freddie","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}