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ornamentalFamily: MarantaceaeGenus: Calathea
Cultivar
Calathea Medallion
Calathea
The Calathea Medallion is celebrated for its dramatic, medallion-shaped foliage that displays dark green centers fading to lighter shades with delicate cream-colored vein patterns. The undersides of the leaves are a deep, rich burgundy, providing a beautiful color contrast. This plant thrives in high humidity and bright, indirect light, making it an excellent companion for indoor tropical collections.
Calathea Medallion is a striking indoor foliage plant known for its large, round leaves featuring intricate, painterly patterns of deep green, cream, and silver. It is a perfect choice for adding lush, tropical textures to shaded areas of the home.
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Plant Detail
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Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun which can scorch the leaves.
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Water
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; use distilled or filtered water if tap water contains high chlorine or minerals.
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Mature size
1.5 to 2 feet tall and wide.
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Hardiness
11-12; primarily grown as an indoor houseplant.
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Growth habit
clumping perennial
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Plant type
tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Maintains leaf health by keeping away from cold drafts and direct heating vents. Proper humidity is key to preventing leaf edge browning.
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Climate note
Prefers consistent warmth between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit; sensitive to sudden temperature fluctuations.
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Flower / fruit
Primarily grown for foliage; flowering is rare in indoor settings and is non-showy.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun which can scorch the leaves.
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Growth rate
moderate
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Fertilizer
Feed lightly with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer diluted to half strength during the active growing season.
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Pruning
Prune away damaged or yellowing leaves at the base to encourage healthy new growth.
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Care notes
Maintains leaf health by keeping away from cold drafts and direct heating vents. Proper humidity is key to preventing leaf edge browning.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
1.5 to 2 feet tall and wide.
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Growth habit
clumping perennial
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Spacing
2 feet apart in cluster arrangements.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Primarily grown for foliage; flowering is rare in indoor settings and is non-showy.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
11-12; primarily grown as an indoor houseplant.
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Temperature
Prefers consistent warmth between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit; sensitive to sudden temperature fluctuations.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; use distilled or filtered water if tap water contains high chlorine or minerals.
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Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix enriched with organic matter.
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Soil pH
6.0-7.0
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Ideal for containers; choose pots with drainage holes and ensure the plant is not over-potted to maintain appropriate soil moisture.
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Family
Marantaceae
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Foliage Look
broad, round, glossy leaves with intricate green, silver, and cream leaf veins and deep maroon undersides
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are broad, ovate-orbicular with prominent cream-colored brushstroke variegation and dark green margins; underside must be burgundy.
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Fruit Flower Look
n/a
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are not a feature of the juvenile starter stage; omit from any juvenile depictions.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain a compact, clumping, upright form; do not depict as vining or trailing.
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Mature Plant Look
a lush, symmetrical clump of bold, medallion-shaped, patterned leaves providing dense tropical ground coverage
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Mature Stage Morphology
Forms a lush, low-growing clump of large, rounded leaves with a distinct dark green top and burgundy underside.
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Morphology Rules
Focus on the rounded leaf shape and the intricate, symmetrical patterns that define this variety.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does a Calathea Medallion need? It prefers bright, indirect light; avoid harsh direct sunlight. Why are the leaf edges turning brown? This is often a sign of low humidity or chemical sensitivity in tap water. How often should I water my Calathea? Keep the soil consistently moist but ensure it is never waterlogged.
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Root Look
firm, healthy, light-colored roots extending from a modest soil plug
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Soil Look
dark, rich, peat-based potting mix that appears moist but not soggy
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Starter Stage
Appears as a small, rooted plug with 2-4 developing leaves displaying the characteristic pattern.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Leaves are smaller and more oval than mature specimens, with soft, supple stems and visible root development.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Calathea Medallion. This is Calathea Medallion, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Calathea Medallion become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor tropical environment you want to create. This plant features broad, rounded leaves with a stunning painterly pattern of deep greens and creams, all highlighted by a rich burgundy underside. Establish your starter by moving the plug into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining potting mix, then move to a final indoor container when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Calathea Medallion tropical plants houseplants indoor gardening Agardeni foliage plant care starter plants tropical foliage
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Youtube Video Summary
The Calathea Medallion is a prized tropical foliage plant that brings rich texture and intricate patterns to any indoor space. This video explores its growth, beauty, and how to successfully establish these starter plants.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Calathea Medallion Tropical Foliage
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