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ornamentalFamily: MarantaceaeGenus: Calathea
Cultivar
Calathea Misto
Calathea
Calathea Misto is a beautiful tropical specimen prized for its lush, patterned foliage. It brings a touch of the rainforest indoors, requiring consistent moisture and protection from harsh, direct sunlight. Its compact, clumping growth habit makes it perfectly suited for tabletops, shelves, and decorative containers in home or office settings.
Calathea Misto is a striking tropical foliage plant known for its decorative, patterned leaves that add vibrant texture to indoor spaces. It thrives in humid environments with indirect light, making it a popular choice for houseplant collections.
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Plant Detail
A closer look at the fruit, flower, foliage, or mature defining characteristics of this cultivar.
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Repotting / Start Growing
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 never waterlogged. Use distilled or filtered water if tap water contains high levels of fluoride or chlorine.
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Mature size
1.5 to 2 feet tall and wide.
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Hardiness
Typically grown as a houseplant; hardy in USDA zones 11-12 if grown outdoors.
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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
Maintain consistent high humidity levels to prevent leaf edges from browning. Avoid exposure to cold drafts or temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Climate note
Prefers warm temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Flower / fruit
Grown primarily for its foliage; flowers are insignificant and rare in indoor container settings.
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
Apply a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer diluted to half strength once a month during the growing season.
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Pruning
Remove yellowing or damaged leaves at the base of the petiole to maintain plant health and appearance.
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Care notes
Maintain consistent high humidity levels to prevent leaf edges from browning. Avoid exposure to cold drafts or temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
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
18 to 24 inches for container 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
Grown primarily for its foliage; flowers are insignificant and rare in indoor container settings.
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
Typically grown as a houseplant; hardy in USDA zones 11-12 if grown outdoors.
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Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
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 never waterlogged. Use distilled or filtered water if tap water contains high levels of fluoride or chlorine.
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Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix that retains moisture while allowing for aeration.
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Soil pH
5.5 to 6.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Excellent for container growing. Ensure the pot has adequate drainage holes and use a slightly larger container once the plant becomes root-bound.
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Family
Marantaceae
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Foliage Look
Lush, smooth, patterned leaves with rich green tones and ornamental markings.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves should be broad with distinct venation or color patterns; maintain consistent variegation if present.
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Fruit Flower Look
Not applicable for foliage display.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flower spikes are rare; do not feature in standard nursery imagery for this plant.
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Growth Habit Rules
Should appear as a clumping, non-vining, non-woody herbaceous plant.
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Mature Plant Look
Vibrant, full clumping tropical foliage plant with elegant, arching leaf stalks.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Clumping habit with long petioles supporting broad, patterned, oval-shaped leaves.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure the plant displays a tidy, upright, or slightly arching clumping form, not a trailing or tree-like structure.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does a Calathea Misto need? It prefers bright, indirect light; keep away from harsh direct sun rays. Why are the edges of my Calathea leaves turning brown? This is often caused by low humidity; try misting the plant or using a pebble tray. Can I grow this plant in a low light room? It tolerates lower light but prefers brighter indirect conditions for best growth.
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Root Look
Healthy white or light brown fibrous roots within the plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, moist, organic-rich potting medium, well-draining structure.
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Starter Stage
Small starter plug with a few established leaves emerging from the base.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Compact, soft petioles with juvenile leaves displaying the characteristic patterns or coloration of the variety.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Calathea Misto. This is Calathea Misto, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this vibrant tropical plant become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the lush indoor green space you want to create. Focus your attention on the beautiful leaf patterns and broad foliage that make this plant a standout choice for any bright, shaded corner of your home. Establish your starter plug in a four inch pot with quality, well-draining soil to help it settle, then move it to a larger decorative container once it is fully established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the vibrant foliage of Calathea Misto, a beautiful addition to any indoor plant collection. Learn how to provide the right environment for this elegant tropical plant to thrive in your home.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Calathea Misto Tropical Foliage
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