Calathea lancifolia 'Insignis' (Peacock Plant) in Kingston glass — H30 cm | Vase Ø12 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the edges of Calathea Insignis leaves turning brown? Browning edges are almost always caused by air that is too dry or hard water — mist the leaves 2 to 3 times a week and refresh with rainwater or filtered water.
How do you care for a Calathea Insignis in hydroponics? Keep the water at the lower third of the vase and change it every 2 to 3 weeks with non-hard water — regularly mist the foliage and add a few drops of diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
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- 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
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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
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🌿 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
The Calathea insignis, also known as Calathea lancifolia or peacock plant, is a tropical evergreen plant native to the tropical forests of Brazil, 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 transparent rounded Kingston glass, its reddish roots visible in the water add an extra decorative element. Among the Calathea in the catalog, it is the variety with the longest and most wavy foliage.
Non-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 plants for interiors with pets collection.
Which Calathea to choose?
The Verdeia Calathea collection offers many varieties with distinct patterns. Here is how to place the Calathea insignis in Kingston glass among the catalog references:
- Calathea insignis in Kingston glass (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.
- Calathea lancifolia 'Insignis' in pot — same variety in traditional culture. The choice to include the plant in a substrate composition.
- Calathea Ornata — broad dark green leaves with pink stripes, purple underside. The choice for a more colorful palette with pink.
- Calathea Makoyana — semi-transparent leaves with complex stained-glass effect patterns. The choice for the most artistic foliage in the collection.
Exposure & location
Calathea 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 best plants by room.
- Exposure: partial shade or indirect light — never direct sun that burns the wavy leaves.
- Ideal location: bright bathroom, living room, office — 1 to 2 m from a window.
- Humidity: high (60–70%) — regular misting or a tray of wet gravel.
- Temperature: 18 to 26 °C — no cold drafts or sudden changes.
The 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.
Hydroponic care
In 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 guide on light and humidity explains how to maintain optimal conditions for tropical plants in hydroponics.
- Water level: keep water at the lower third of the vase — roots need air, do not fully submerge them.
- Renewal: change water every 2 to 3 weeks, rinsing the vase to prevent algae and lime deposits.
- Water: preferably rainwater or filtered — lime clogs the fine roots of Calathea.
- Fertilizer: a few drops of diluted liquid fertilizer special for hydroponics once a month during the growing season.
- Foliage: mist leaves regularly to maintain humidity and the shine of the characteristic patterns.
If 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.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
The wavy foliage and purple petioles of Calathea insignis create a very graphic and light presence — in a green bathroom corner or a desk composition, the rounded Kingston glass and visible roots make it a decorative object in its own right.
- For a very graphic Marantaceae duo, pair it with Maranta leuconeura 'Fascinator' 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.
- For a graphic hydroponic trio on a shelf, line up Calathea insignis with Calathea insignis and a Syngonium in Kingston glass — three identical rounded glasses with different plants create a very coherent and contemporary plant installation.
- To amplify the tropical effect in a bathroom, pair it with Ctenanthe burle-marxii — two Marantaceae with graphic foliage and complementary patterns, in a humid atmosphere both appreciate.
- To highlight the purple petioles, 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.
Calathea 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.
Verdeia tips
- Mist leaves regularly to prevent browning edges: 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 indoor plants in winter reminds.
- Keep water at the lower third of the vase, never more: Calathea roots need oxygen — full immersion in water causes root rot within weeks.
- Keep temperature stable at a minimum of 18 °C at all times: 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.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Calathea lancifolia 'Insignis'
- Common name: Peacock plant / Calathea insignis
- Region (Country): South America (Brazil)
- Dimensions on delivery: H30 cm | Vase Ø12 cm
- Presentation: transparent rounded Kingston glass — hydroponic culture
- Exposure: partial shade or indirect light — never direct sun
- Care: water renewed every 2 to 3 weeks — level at lower third
- Humidity: high — regular misting recommended
- Foliage: long, wavy, light green with oval dark green spots, burgundy-purple petioles, nyctinastic
- Temperature: 18 to 26 °C minimum at all times
- Toxicity to animals: non-toxic
- Decor style: Graphic tropical / Minimalist / Contemporary design
Each 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.
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.