Calathea Freddy《翠叶竹芋》

🌿 Why You’ll Love Calathea ‘Freddy’:

• Light green, elongated leaves with natural dark striping

• Soothing, minimalist appearance—perfect for calm corners

• Pet-friendly and great for homes with animals

• Moves with light, adding quiet motion to your space

• Purifies the air while enhancing your décor

🌿 Calathea Freddy – Care Guide

Calathea ‘Freddy’ is a graceful, air-purifying houseplant known for its lush green leaves with feathered, light-green stripes and a gently arching growth habit. As part of the prayer plant family, it moves its leaves in response to light changes, giving it a dynamic and living presence in your home.

☀️ Light Requirements

• Best in bright, indirect light

• Tolerates medium light, but avoid direct sun – it can scorch the leaves

• Low light may lead to slower growth and duller colors

💧 Watering

• Water when the top 2–3 cm (1 inch) of soil feels dry

• Soil should stay lightly moist, but never soggy

• Use filtered or rainwater to prevent leaf tips from browning (sensitive to fluoride and chlorine)

🌱 Soil & Potting

• Use a well-draining potting mix with peat or coco coir, and perlite

• Ensure pot has good drainage holes

• Repot every 1–2 years or when rootbound

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal temperature: 18–26°C (65–78°F)

• Keep away from cold drafts and sudden temperature changes

• Loves high humidity – mist often or use a humidifier

🍃 Fertilizing

• Fertilize monthly in spring and summer

• Use a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer

• Avoid overfeeding, especially in fall and winter

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Remove yellow or crispy leaves to maintain appearance

• Wipe leaves gently to remove dust and help photosynthesis

• Propagation is best done by division during repotting

✅ Ideal For

• Low-light rooms, bathrooms, or humid indoor spaces

• Homes with pets and children (non-toxic!)

• Anyone seeking a soothing, foliage-focused plant

⚠️ Pet Safety

• Calathea Freddy is non-toxic to pets and children – safe for all homes!

Calathea ‘Freddy’ is the plant version of a deep breath—refreshing, calming, and always quietly beautiful.