{"product_id":"calathea-fusion-yellow","title":"Calathea 'Fusion Yellow' (Variegated prayer plant) — H45-55 cm | Pot Ø14 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"calathea-fusion-yellow\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🍋 Lemon yellow and cream variegation • 💜 Purple undersides • 🌙 Leaves that fold up in the evening • 🌤️ Bright indirect light • 💨 High humidity • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 H45-55 cm | Pot Ø14 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalathea 'Fusion Yellow'\u003c\/strong\u003e has long, pointed leaves marbled with lemon yellow, cream and light green, crossed by dark green streaks and feathering. Their purple undersides and red-brown petioles show as soon as the foliage rises. Numerous stems grow from the base and form a full clump. It is a horticultural selection of the genus \u003cem\u003eGoeppertia\u003c\/em\u003e (formerly \u003cem\u003eCalathea\u003c\/em\u003e), native to tropical America, from Mexico to South America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eDelivered at 45-55 cm tall in a 14 cm pot, it needs bright but filtered light, humid air and soft water. Its variegation makes it grow slowly. It joins our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/calathea\"\u003eCalathea\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-feuillage-decoratif\"\u003eplants with decorative foliage\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"varietes-title\" id=\"varietes-calathea\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"varietes-title\"\u003eWhich Calathea should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalatheas differ in the pattern of their foliage, their size and their requirements. Here is how the 'Fusion Yellow' compares:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalathea 'Fusion Yellow'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — elongated leaves marbled with lemon yellow, cream and green, purple undersides, H45-55 cm | Pot Ø14 cm. The choice for pale foliage in warm tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-fusion-white\"\u003eCalathea 'Fusion White'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — asymmetrical cream-white and green patches on rounder leaves, purple undersides, H35-40 cm | Pot Ø14 cm. Same pot, but the 'Fusion Yellow' replaces the white with lemon yellow and cream, and it is delivered taller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-majestica-princeps-d14cm-45cm\"\u003eCalathea majestica 'Princeps'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — elongated dark green leaves striped with pink, purple undersides, H45 cm | Pot Ø14 cm. The choice for pink stripes in the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-ornata-plante-tropicale-au-feuillage-raye-rose-o14cm-50cm\"\u003eCalathea ornata\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — fine, regular pink stripes on dark green, purple undersides, in two sizes. The choice for a graphic pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-whitestar\"\u003eCalathea ornata 'Whitestar'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — foliage marbled with green and white, H50 cm | Pot Ø19 cm. The choice for white variegation in a larger pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-medallion-plante-paon-tropicale\"\u003eCalathea 'Medallion'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — broad, round leaves patterned in green, purple and silver, in two sizes. The choice for rounded, colorful foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-makoyana-plante-paon-tropicale-19cm-70cm\"\u003eCalathea makoyana\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — fine foliage with a stained-glass pattern, H70 cm | Pot Ø19 cm. The choice for a delicate pattern on a large plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-orbifolia-plante-paon-tropicale\"\u003eCalathea orbifolia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — very large round leaves striped with silver, H70 cm | Pot Ø21 cm. The choice for a statement plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-zebrina-plante-zebree\"\u003eCalathea zebrina\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large velvety dark green leaves streaked with light green, purple undersides, H80 cm | Pot Ø19 cm. The tallest in the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-warscewiczii-plante-paon-veloutee\"\u003eCalathea warscewiczii\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — velvety dark green foliage with purple undersides, in two sizes. The choice for a velvety touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-rufibarba-calathea-velours\"\u003eCalathea rufibarba\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — long, narrow, wavy glossy green leaves, velvety purple undersides, H55-60 cm | Pot Ø17 cm. The choice for a slender, all-green silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-lancifolia-insignis\"\u003eCalathea lancifolia 'Insignis'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — long wavy leaves spotted with dark green, purple undersides. The choice for a spotted pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-crocata-eternelle-flamme\"\u003eCalathea crocata\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — wavy dark green foliage and bright orange inflorescences, H40-45 cm | Pot Ø14 cm. The only variety grown for its flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-hydroponique-en-verre-samoa-avec-led-d12cm-10cm\"\u003eHydroponic Calathea Samoa LED\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Calathea grown without soil in a glass jar lit by an LED, H10 cm | Jar Ø12 cm. The choice for a small tabletop size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAll varieties are gathered in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/calathea-maranta-1\"\u003eCalathea \u0026amp; Maranta\u003c\/a\u003e collection and among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-d-interieur\"\u003eindoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e; the differences from Maranta are explained in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/calathea-vs-maranta-guide\"\u003eCalathea or Maranta\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e'Fusion Yellow'\u003c\/strong\u003e needs bright but filtered light: direct sun burns its yellow and cream areas, while a lack of light weakens growth that is already slow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright and indirect, near an east- or north-facing window in summer; in winter, it can move closer to a south-facing window, behind a sheer curtain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/salle-de-bain\"\u003ebathroom\u003c\/a\u003e with good light, bedroom or living room, away from radiators and drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 26 °C, without dropping below 15 °C for long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e at least 60 %; mist the foliage regularly or place the pot on a tray of damp clay pebbles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eBrown tips and edges most often indicate air that is too dry (see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/pointes-bords-bruns-feuilles-causes-solutions\"\u003ebrown leaf tips and edges\u003c\/a\u003e). The balance between brightness and humidity is explained in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/lumiere-et-humidite-trouver-le-bon-equilibre\"\u003elight and humidity\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring and summer, keep the substrate slightly moist at all times. In autumn and winter, let the surface dry out between waterings, without letting the root ball dry out completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e soft and low in limescale — rainwater, filtered water or tap water left to stand for 24 hours, at room temperature; more guidance in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/quelle-eau-arroser-plantes-robinet-pluie\"\u003ewhich water to use for your plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e empty any water left in the saucer or decorative pot to avoid \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003eroot rot\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e light indoor potting soil that holds moisture while draining well; see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003esubstrates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e liquid fertilizer for green plants once a month from April to September, following the principles of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/engrais-et-nutrition-des-plantes-dinterieur-le-guide-complet-pour-nourrir-vos-plantes-naturellement\"\u003efeeding indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e in spring, when the clump fills the pot, into a pot one or two sizes larger; the steps are described in the guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/rempotage-des-plantes-dinterieur-quand-comment-et-dans-quoi-rempoter-guide-complet\"\u003erepotting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/nettoyer-faire-briller-feuillage\"\u003edamp cloth\u003c\/a\u003e removes dust and lets more light through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn the evening, the leaves rise and fold up, then reopen in the morning: this movement, called nyctinasty, is common to the Marantaceae (see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/maranta-la-plante-qui-prie\"\u003ethe praying plant\u003c\/a\u003e). Care for the whole genus is covered in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/calathea-guide-complet-varietes-entretien\"\u003eCalathea: varieties and care\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\" id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts lemon yellow and cream tones brighten a green corner and stand out against a dark background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a duo of variegations:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maranta-lemon-lime-d12-30\"\u003eMaranta 'Fascinator Lemon Lime'\u003c\/a\u003e with lime green foliage veined in red — same family, same evening folding of the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn contrast:\u003c\/strong\u003e next to a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ctenanthe-amagris\"\u003eCtenanthe 'Amagris'\u003c\/a\u003e with silvery gray-green foliage or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ctenanthe-burle-marxii-pot-culture\"\u003eCtenanthe burle-marxii\u003c\/a\u003e with dark green chevrons, the yellow stands out even more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a tropical setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e surrounded by dark green foliage, its pale variegation becomes the focal point of the arrangement; more ideas in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/associer-les-plantes-pour-une-ambiance-tropicale\"\u003ecombining plants for a tropical atmosphere\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-salle-de-bain-lumiere-humidite\"\u003eplants for the bathroom\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-capi-nature-skin-anthracite\"\u003eanthracite Capi Nature Skin pot\u003c\/a\u003e in Ø17 cm brings out the yellow of the foliage; the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-capi-nature-groove-taupe\"\u003etaupe Capi Nature Groove pot\u003c\/a\u003e in Ø17 cm or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sac-cache-pot-bleu-gris\"\u003eblue-gray decorative pot bag\u003c\/a\u003e in Ø15 cm also hold its 14 cm pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eMore yellow, cream or colorful foliage is presented in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-feuillage-panache-colore\"\u003evariegated foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\" id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup it with other plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e grouped together, plants keep the air around them more humid, which limits browning of the leaf edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the undersides of the leaves when the air is dry:\u003c\/strong\u003e speckled leaves or fine webbing indicate spider mites; treatments are described in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/parasites-plantes-interieur-identifier-traiter\"\u003eindoor plant pests\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivide the clump in spring:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the root ball into several sections, each with a few leaves, repot them and keep them warm and humid until they are established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\" id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGoeppertia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fusion Yellow' (syn. \u003cem\u003eCalathea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fusion Yellow')\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calathea Fusion Yellow, Calathea 'Yellow Fusion', prayer plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marantaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural selection; genus native to tropical America, from Mexico to South America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery size:\u003c\/strong\u003e H45-55 cm | Pot Ø14 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 to 70 cm indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e upright clump, numerous stems growing from the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light, no direct sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular, with the substrate kept slightly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e soft, low in limescale: rainwater, filtered or left to stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 % minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 – 26 °C, minimum 15 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, elongated leaves marbled with lemon yellow, cream and green, purple undersides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e demanding in terms of humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical \/ Urban jungle \/ Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the proportion of yellow, cream and green, the pattern of the streaks and the number of stems vary naturally from plant to plant and with the light received.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57462896525577,"sku":"53459","price":39.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/calathea-fusion-yellow-plante-priere-panachee-h45-55-cm-pot-oe14-cm-verdeia-5951008.jpg?v=1794278836","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/calathea-fusion-yellow-variegated-prayer-plant","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}