Hydroponic Calathea in Samoa glass with LED – D12 x H10 cm
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€26,95 - Regular price
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? Medium indirect light. The built-in LED helps highlight its foliage but does not replace natural light.
Is it a toxic plant? No, Calathea is harmless to pets, even when grown in water.
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.
Calathea hydroponic Samoa LED – Tropical elegance & design light 🌿✨
💡 Integrated decorative LED • 🌱 Hydroponic culture • 🏺 Transparent Samoa glass • 🌿 Graphic foliage • 🏙️ Ideal for small spaces
The Calathea hydroponic in Samoa LED glass combines the tropical charm of a Calathea with the contemporary design of hydroponics. Grown without soil, directly in water, the plant reveals its roots in a transparent glass vase that lights up thanks to a built-in decorative LED ✨.
Its graphic foliage with marked veins and deep green contrasts creates a soothing and sophisticated atmosphere, ideal for a modern urban interior. Both a decorative object and a true living plant, it is a strong piece for a coffee table, shelf, or bedside table.
Verdeia tip: place your LED Calathea where you will enjoy its soft glow in the evening — its printed foliage becomes almost iridescent under the light.
Exposure & location
The Calathea appreciates soft and consistent light. It keeps more intense colors if kept out of direct sunlight.
- Light: bright indirect light or light partial shade.
- Avoid: prolonged direct sun, which can burn the leaves.
- Suitable spaces: living room, bedroom, office, shelf in a bright room.
- Bonus: it also appreciates slightly humid rooms like a bright bathroom.
Verdeia advice: keep it away from radiators and dry air sources to preserve supple foliage without brown edges.
Watering & maintenance
In hydroponics, no soil, no messy repotting. Maintenance is simple: just check the water and keep the vase clean.
- Water level: check and top up every 10 to 15 days so the roots are always partially submerged.
- Renewal: completely change the water every 2 to 3 months to keep roots healthy and avoid deposits.
- Vase maintenance: clean the inside of the glass to maintain transparency and the luminous effect.
- Food: add a few drops of diluted hydroponic fertilizer every 2 months (spring/summer) if you want to boost growth.
Note: the LED is purely decorative: it creates a warm atmosphere but does not replace the natural light the plant needs to live.
Verdeia tips
Our recommendations to keep your Calathea hydroponic Samoa LED beautiful, healthy, and luminous:
- Water quality: prefer soft or filtered water to avoid visible limescale on the glass and roots.
- Temperature: keep it between 18 and 26 °C. Avoid cold drafts and thermal shocks.
- Foliage: gently wipe the leaves with a soft, damp cloth to revive the patterns and remove dust.
- Stability: place it on a flat and stable surface: the glass vase is decorative but remains fragile.
- Ambient light: turn on the LED in the evening for a soft plant glow like a night light — ideal on a bedside table or in a reading corner.
These simple actions prolong the beauty of the graphic foliage and ensure clean, clear, and healthy water for the roots.
Decor ideas & combinations
- Bedside table: soothing plant night light effect for a relaxing evening atmosphere.
- Office: brings a tropical, lively, and elegant touch without hassle.
- Living room: becomes a true design object that catches the eye, especially in contemporary interiors.
- Gift: perfect to offer a “wow” decorative plant to someone who loves design but not complicated maintenance.
- Combinations: combine it with a Clusia hydroponic or a Philodendron in a vase for a modern mini plant corner. Add a fern (Boston fern) to contrast fine textures and graphic leaves.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Calathea spp.
- Common name: Calathea, peacock plant
- Support: Transparent Samoa glass with built-in decorative LED
- Diameter: Ø12 cm
- Height: ≈ 10 cm
- Lighting: low consumption decorative LED (battery powered depending on model)
- Exposure: Indirect light, avoid direct sun
- Culture: Hydroponics (in water, without soil)
- Ideal temperature: 18 – 26 °C
- Maintenance: Easy — monitor water level and clean glass regularly
- Toxicity to animals: Slightly toxic if ingested 🐾
Each plant is unique: patterns, density, and shape of foliage vary slightly depending on light and season. Photos show an example of its natural appearance.
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.
Our Verdeia commitments
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.