Calathea Fasciata (Peacock Plant) - H50 cm | Pot Ø14 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calathea safe for pets? Yes, Calathea is completely non-toxic to cats and dogs — a valuable advantage that makes it an ideal plant for homes with pets.
Why do Calathea leaves move at night? Calatheas are nyctinastic plants — they fold their leaves at nightfall and unfold them at sunrise. This movement is natural and related to changes in light. It’s one of the most fascinating features of this plant family.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
Need help? Contact our team at hello@verdeia.eu or via chat.
🌿 Spectacular green and silver bands • 🌙 Leaves that fold up at night • ☀️ Indirect light to partial shade • 💧 Moderate watering • 🐾 Non-toxic
The Calathea Fasciata, or Peacock Plant, is a tropical plant native to the humid forests of South America. Its elongated leaves feature alternating dark green and silver bands that create a graphic, luminous striped pattern. Like all Calatheas, its leaves fold up at night and unfold during the day — a living, soothing plant movement. H50 cm | Pot Ø14 cm.
Non-toxic to pets. Pair it with other Calatheas.
Which Calathea variety should you choose?
The Calathea genus comes in a wide variety of patterns. All Calathea varieties:
- Calathea Fasciata (this plant) — striped green and silver bands, elongated leaves. The most graphic and the brightest.
- Calathea Orbifolia — large, round leaves with elegant silver stripes. The most imposing.
- Calathea Medallion — green, purple, and silver medallion patterns. The most colorful.
- Calathea Ornata — dark green foliage with pink stripes. The most romantic.
- Calathea Majestica 'Princeps' — spectacular pink stripes and purple undersides. The most regal.
- Calathea Stripestar — spectacular white stripes, large size. The brightest.
- Calathea Bluegrass — blue-green foliage with silver stripes. The most original.
- Calathea Warscewiczii — dark green velvety foliage with purple undersides. The softest to the touch.
Exposure & placement
- Ideal exposure: indirect light to partial shade — never direct sun.
- Tolerates: low light.
- Avoid: direct sun, which burns and fades the silver stripes.
- Temperature: 18–25 °C, without sudden changes or drafts.
- Humidity: 60-70% recommended — bright bathrooms are ideal.
Bright bathrooms are perfect for Calatheas — natural humidity encourages lush foliage. Its ideal location depends on the balance between light and humidity.
Watering & care
- Watering: moderate — keep the substrate slightly moist without ever waterlogging it.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring and summer, reduced in winter.
- Water: soft water is essential — hard water causes characteristic brown edges.
- Drainage: a pot with drainage holes is essential.
- Humidity: mist the foliage regularly.
- Fertilizer: diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants, once a month in spring and summer.
Brown edges on the leaves almost always indicate hard water or air that is too dry. Most problems can be quickly identified with a good diagnosis.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
Its luminous silver stripes create an immediate graphic focal point — a plant that stands out even in dark spaces.
- In an arrangement: pair it with a Calathea Medallion or a Calathea Makoyana — the same care, but very different patterns for a collection of graphic Calatheas.
- Ideal pot: matte white, gray, or beige ceramic — neutral tones highlight the silver bands without competing with them.
- Style: graphic, elegant, urban jungle — its stripes complement all contemporary interiors.
Its leaves fold up at night and unfold during the day — observe this lively movement and place the plant somewhere clearly visible. Pair it with Calatheas and Marantas.
Verdeia tips
- Limescale-free water is essential — use filtered or rainwater. Limescale is the main cause of brown edges and light spots on the leaves.
- High humidity in winter — heating dries out the air and causes brown edges. Mist regularly or place a humidifier nearby. The right care practices vary with the season, following the care calendar.
- Observe the movement of the leaves — they fold up at night and unfold during the day. If they remain folded during the day, this is often a sign of insufficient humidity.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Calathea fasciata
- Common name: Peacock plant
- Family: Marantaceae
- Origin: tropical forests of South America
- Approximate height: 50 cm
- Pot diameter: 14 cm
- Mature size: up to 60–80 cm indoors
- Light: indirect light to partial shade
- Watering: moderate — slightly moist substrate, limescale-free water
- Humidity: high humidity recommended (60-70%)
- Care: easy
- Toxicity to animals: non-toxic
- Decorative style: Graphic / Bright / Elegant
- Special feature: spectacular silver bands, leaves that fold up at night, air-purifying
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The intensity of the silver bands naturally varies depending on the light.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.