Calathea Warscewiczii (Velvety Peacock Plant)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to care for a natural woven basket with a plant? Always empty the basket after each watering — standing water causes root rot and damages the natural fibers. Avoid wetting the basket directly. If moisture persists, remove the pot from the basket for a few hours to let it dry.
Is a stake necessary for a Monstera deliciosa? Not mandatory but highly recommended. Monstera is naturally climbing — a moist moss stake allows aerial roots to cling and encourages the growth of large, deeply cut leaves. Without a stake, the plant spreads horizontally and the leaves remain smaller.
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.
🌿 Dark green velvety foliage • 💜 Deep purple underside • ☀️ Partial shade to indirect light • 💧 Regular watering • 🌬️ Air-purifying • 🐾 Non-toxic
The Calathea Warscewiczii, or Velvety peacock plant, is a tropical plant native to South American forests with exceptional foliage — its large elongated leaves with dark green velvety tops and deep purple undersides create a striking contrast and unique texture within the Calathea family. Its leaves fold up at night and unfold in the morning.
Available in two sizes — H70 cm | Pot Ø19 cm and H50 cm | Pot Ø14 cm. Non-toxic to pets, air-purifying. Discover it in our Calathea collection.
Which Calathea variety to choose?
The Calathea genus offers a wide variety of patterns and textures. Here are the most distinctive profiles:
- Calathea Warscewiczii (this plant) — dark green velvety foliage, deep purple underside, 2 sizes. The most velvety.
- Calathea Orbifolia — large round leaves striped green and silver. The brightest and largest.
- Calathea Medallion — green, purple, and silver medallion patterns. The most classic.
- Calathea Ornata — dark green foliage with fine pink stripes. The most elegant.
- Calathea Makoyana — intricate translucent patterns, unique stained glass effect. The most artistic.
Other varieties are available in our Calathea & Maranta collection — Stripestar, Crocata, Fasciata, and more.
Exposure & location
- Ideal exposure: Partial shade to indirect light — away from windows with direct sunlight.
- Tolerant: low light — one of the most shade-tolerant Calatheas.
- Avoid: direct sunlight that burns and fades the velvety leaves, drafts.
- Temperature: 18–25 °C, without sudden changes.
- Humidity: high recommended — mist regularly or place in a bright bathroom.
A bright bathroom is the ideal spot — the natural humidity after showers recreates tropical conditions effortlessly. Check our plant guide by room to find the right location.
Watering & care
- Watering: regular — keep the substrate slightly moist at all times without soaking.
- Frequency: about once a week, slightly reduced in winter.
- Water: use non-calcareous water only — filtered or rainwater to avoid brown tips.
- Drainage: pot must have drainage holes — never let water stagnate.
- Humidity: mist 2-3 times a week, especially in dry environments.
- Fertilizer: diluted liquid green plant fertilizer, once a month in spring and summer.
- Cleaning: gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their velvety feel.
Do not touch the velvety leaf surface with bare hands — repeated contact damages the characteristic texture. Handle by the stems. Check our yellow and brown leaves guide for quick diagnosis.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
Its velvety foliage and purple underside make it a plant worth seeing up close — place it at eye level to fully enjoy its texture.
- As an accent plant: in a white or purple matte ceramic decorative pot, its velvety foliage creates a refined and sophisticated focal point.
- In a tropical composition: pair it with a Calathea zebrina for a duo of large Calatheas with complementary velvety textures.
- Ideal pot: matte ceramic — smooth surfaces elegantly contrast with the velvety foliage.
Its leaves visibly fold up in the evening — a fascinating living show to watch, a sign that the plant is in perfect health.
Verdeia tips
- Calcareous water is its enemy — spots and brown tips on leaf edges. Switch to filtered or rested water for 24 hours if your water is calcareous.
- Humidity is essential — in heated apartments during winter, dry air causes brown tips. A humidifier nearby is the most effective solution.
- Do not touch the velvety surface — the top of the leaves gets damaged with repeated contact. Handle only by the stems. See our diagnostic guide to quickly identify any issues.
- 🐾 Non-toxic — Calathea Warscewiczii is completely safe for dogs and cats.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Calathea warscewiczii
- Common names: Velvet peacock plant, Velvet Calathea
- Family: Marantaceae
- Origin: tropical forests of South America
- Available sizes: H70 cm | Decorative pot Ø19 cm — H50 cm | Decorative pot Ø14 cm
- Adult size: up to 80–100 cm indoors
- Light exposure: Partial shade to indirect light — tolerates low light
- Watering: regular — substrate slightly moist, non-calcareous water
- Humidity: high recommended
- Care: moderate
- Toxicity to pets: non-toxic
- Decorative style: Velvety / Elegant / Tropical
- Special feature: unique velvety texture, deep purple underside, leaves that move at night, air-purifying
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The intensity of the velvety texture and the density of the foliage naturally vary depending on growing conditions.
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.