{"product_id":"calathea-majestica-princeps-d14cm-45cm","title":"Calathea Majestica 'Princeps' (Royal Calathea) — H45 cm | Pot Ø14 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"calathea-majestica-princeps-14x45\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🐾 Non-toxic • 🌿 Pink stripes on dark green • 🎨 Deep purple undersides • ☀️ Partial shade • 💧 Moderate watering • 📏 H45 cm | Pot Ø14 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCalathea Majestica 'Princeps'\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Calathea\u003c\/strong\u003e, charms with its elongated dark green leaves adorned with striking pink stripes and deep purple undersides that reveal themselves when the leaves fold at night. Native to the tropical forests of South America, it belongs to the Marantaceae family, like Marantas and Ctenanthes. Pair it with other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/calatea\"\u003eCalatheas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eWhat distinguishes it from other striped Calatheas such as Ornata: its stripes are pink rather than white, and its foliage is more elongated - a rarer and more spectacular visual feature. The nocturnal movement of the leaves is shared by the entire \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/maranta-la-planta-que-reza-1\"\u003eMaranta\u003c\/a\u003e family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c!-- EXPOSITION \u0026 EMPLACEMENT --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalathea Majestica 'Princeps' thrives in partial shade and tolerates low light - but be careful: in light that is too low, the pink stripes fade and the foliage loses contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade to indirect light - avoid direct sun, which burns the leaves and fades the stripes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e living room, office, bedroom, bright bathroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 25 °C, without sudden changes or drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, rich, and well-drained - universal potting soil with perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- ARROSAGE \u0026 ENTRETIEN --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate - keep the substrate slightly moist without ever waterlogging it. Use filtered water or water left to stand in the open air for 24 hours - limescale causes brown edges on the stripes. Its ideal placement depends on the balance between \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/luz-humedad-plantas-interior-equilibrio\"\u003elight and humidity\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e about once a week in spring and summer; reduce slightly in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e it prefers 60 to 70% humidity - mist regularly or place the pot on a bed of damp clay pebbles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e once a month in spring and summer, using diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve the intensity of the pink stripes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- IDÉES DÉCO \u0026 ASSOCIATIONS VÉGÉTALES --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\" id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts pink stripes on a dark green background make it a strong color accent plant - it adds color and movement to a composition of uniform green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith Marantaceae family plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maranta-leuconeura-fascinator-planta-de-oracion\"\u003eMaranta Leuconeura\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-orbifolia-planta-pavo-real-tropical\"\u003eCalathea Orbifolia\u003c\/a\u003e - three plants from the same botanical group, three radically different patterns, and the same care requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs a duo of striped Calatheas:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-ornata-planta-tropical-con-hojas-rayadas-rosas-o14cm-50cm\"\u003eCalathea Ornata\u003c\/a\u003e, with its finer stripes - same genus, same pink coloring, two different leaf shapes, and a cohesive composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e matte white or light gray ceramic highlights the purple undersides when the leaves fold at the end of the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- CONSEILS VERDEIA --\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\u003eLimescale-free Water is essential:\u003c\/strong\u003e brown edges on Calathea leaves are almost always caused by limescale - use filtered water or water left to stand in the open air for 24 hours in an open container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrioritize ambient humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calathea Majestica suffers more from a lack of humidity than from insufficient watering - a tray of damp clay pebbles beneath the pot is the simplest and most effective solution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObserve the nocturnal movement:\u003c\/strong\u003e if the leaves rise and close properly every evening, this is a sign that your plant is healthy and in the right conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES --\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\u003eCalathea majestica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Princeps'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Calathea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e tropical forests of South America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ø14 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate height:\u003c\/strong\u003e H45 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 50–70 cm indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade \/ indirect light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, slightly moist substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e to pets and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal \/ Majestic \/ Elegant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the pink stripes and the density of the foliage naturally vary according to light levels.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56333255147785,"sku":"28898","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/calathea-majestica-princeps-calathea-royale-verdeia-9505804.jpg?v=1774703738","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/calathea-majestica-princeps-royal-calathea-14cm-45cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}