{"product_id":"calathea-insignis-plante-paon-en-kingston-glas-d12cm-30cm","title":"Calathea lancifolia 'Insignis' (Peacock Plant) in Kingston glass — H30 cm | Vase Ø12 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"calathea-insignis-hydroponie\"\u003e\n\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Light green long wavy leaves with dark green spots • 🟣 Very decorative burgundy-purple petioles • 🔬 Roots visible in the rounded Kingston glass • ☀️ Partial shade to indirect light • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 H30 cm | Vase Ø12 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCalathea insignis\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cem\u003eCalathea lancifolia\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003epeacock plant\u003c\/em\u003e, is a tropical evergreen plant native to the \u003cstrong\u003etropical forests of Brazil\u003c\/strong\u003e, prized for its long wavy light green leaves with oval dark green spots and its very graphic burgundy-purple petioles. Presented in hydroponic culture in a \u003cstrong\u003etransparent rounded Kingston glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, its reddish roots visible in the water add an extra decorative element. Among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/calatea\"\u003eCalathea in the catalog\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the variety with the longest and most wavy foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eNon-toxic to cats and dogs, soil-free, and very easy to care for, it is an ideal choice for pet owners looking for a graphic plant without substrate constraints in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-aptas-para-mascotas-interior\"\u003eplants for interiors with pets collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"gamme-calathea-insignis\" aria-labelledby=\"gamme-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"gamme-title\"\u003eWhich Calathea to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/calatea\"\u003eVerdeia Calathea collection\u003c\/a\u003e offers many varieties with distinct patterns. Here is how to place the \u003cem\u003eCalathea insignis in Kingston glass\u003c\/em\u003e among the catalog references:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalathea insignis in Kingston glass\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — long wavy light green leaves with dark green spots and purple petioles, hydroponic culture, H30 cm. The Calathea with the longest and most dynamic foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-lancifolia-insignis\"\u003eCalathea lancifolia 'Insignis' in pot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — same variety in traditional culture. The choice to include the plant in a substrate composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-ornata-planta-tropical-con-hojas-rayadas-rosas-o14cm-50cm\"\u003eCalathea Ornata\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — broad dark green leaves with pink stripes, purple underside. The choice for a more colorful palette with pink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-makoyana-planta-pavo-real-tropical-14cm-21cm\"\u003eCalathea Makoyana\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — semi-transparent leaves with complex stained-glass effect patterns. The choice for the most artistic foliage in the collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026 location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eCalathea insignis naturally grows in shaded tropical undergrowth — it likes indirect light and hates direct sun that burns and fades its characteristic leaves. It appreciates a humid atmosphere and stable temperatures. A bright bathroom is the ideal location, as detailed in our guide to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/plantas-de-interior-para-cada-habitacion-guia-completa-por-tipo-de-espacio\"\u003ebest plants by room\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade or indirect light — never direct sun that burns the wavy leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal location:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright bathroom, living room, office — 1 to 2 m from a window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e high (60–70%) — regular misting or a tray of wet gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 26 °C — no cold drafts or sudden changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe rounded Kingston glass can be placed directly on any surface without risk — its rounded base is stable enough for daily use on a coffee table or shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eHydroponic care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eIn hydroponic culture, Calathea insignis is easier to care for than in substrate — no risk of overwatering, no repotting, no substrate to monitor. The water level visible in the glass allows quick checking. Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/luz-humedad-plantas-interior-equilibrio\"\u003eguide on light and humidity\u003c\/a\u003e explains how to maintain optimal conditions for tropical plants in hydroponics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater level:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep water at the lower third of the vase — roots need air, do not fully submerge them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRenewal:\u003c\/strong\u003e change water every 2 to 3 weeks, rinsing the vase to prevent algae and lime deposits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e preferably rainwater or filtered — lime clogs the fine roots of Calathea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e a few drops of diluted liquid fertilizer special for hydroponics once a month during the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e mist leaves regularly to maintain humidity and the shine of the characteristic patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIf the edges of the wavy leaves brown, it is almost always due to lime in the water or air that is too dry — renew with rainwater and increase misting frequency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026 plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe wavy foliage and purple petioles of Calathea insignis create a very graphic and light presence — in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sala-de-bano\"\u003egreen bathroom corner\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-para-teletrabajo\"\u003edesk composition\u003c\/a\u003e, the rounded Kingston glass and visible roots make it a decorative object in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a very graphic Marantaceae duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maranta-leuconeura-fascinator-planta-de-oracion\"\u003eMaranta leuconeura 'Fascinator'\u003c\/a\u003e in a neighboring pot — the wavy spotted leaves of Calathea contrast with the oval pink-veined leaves of Maranta, two plants from the same family with complementary foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a graphic hydroponic trio on a shelf,\u003c\/strong\u003e line up Calathea insignis with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-insignis-planta-pavo-real-en-kingston-vaso-de-vidrio-d12cm-30cm\"\u003eCalathea insignis\u003c\/a\u003e and a Syngonium in Kingston glass — three identical rounded glasses with different plants create a very coherent and contemporary plant installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo amplify the tropical effect in a bathroom,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ctenanthe-burle-marxii-maceta-ceramica-12cm-25cm\"\u003eCtenanthe burle-marxii\u003c\/a\u003e — two Marantaceae with graphic foliage and complementary patterns, in a humid atmosphere both appreciate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo highlight the purple petioles,\u003c\/strong\u003e place the Kingston glass on a white or light surface — the contrast between the transparent glass, burgundy-purple petioles, and light green leaves is particularly striking on a neutral background.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eCalathea insignis also practices nyctinasty — its wavy leaves straighten each evening to reveal their duller underside, then unfold horizontally in the morning in response to light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMist leaves regularly to prevent browning edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calathea insignis is very sensitive to dry air in heated apartments — misting 2 to 3 times a week in winter maintains leaf humidity and preserves the characteristic leaf waviness, as our article on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/plantas-de-interior-en-invierno-como-ayudarlas-a-sobrevivir-e-incluso-prosperar-durante-los-meses-frios\"\u003eindoor plants in winter\u003c\/a\u003e reminds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep water at the lower third of the vase, never more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calathea roots need oxygen — full immersion in water causes root rot within weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep temperature stable at a minimum of 18 °C at all times:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calathea insignis hates cold and sudden changes — a night below 15 °C near a poorly insulated window is enough to cause massive and irreversible yellowing of the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCalathea lancifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Insignis'\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peacock plant \/ Calathea insignis\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion (Country):\u003c\/strong\u003e South America (Brazil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H30 cm | Vase Ø12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e transparent rounded Kingston glass — hydroponic culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade or indirect light — never direct sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e water renewed every 2 to 3 weeks — level at lower third\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e high — regular misting recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e long, wavy, light green with oval dark green spots, burgundy-purple petioles, nyctinastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 26 °C minimum at all times\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity to animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graphic tropical \/ Minimalist \/ Contemporary design\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of patterns and foliage density naturally vary depending on light and ambient humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56237379748105,"sku":"5105","price":30.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/calathea-insignis-plante-paon-en-kingston-glas-o12cm-30cm-verdeia-6326878.jpg?v=1772426761","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/calathea-insignis-peacock-plant-in-kingston-glass-d12cm-30cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}