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ornamentalFamily: MarantaceaeGenus: Calathea
Cultivar
Calathea Setosa
Calathea
This elegant tropical plant features large, elongated leaves that add a sophisticated texture to any indoor collection. Known for its distinct vein patterns and upright growth habit, it thrives in environments with high humidity and consistent, moderate light. As a member of the prayer plant family, it exhibits characteristic nocturnal movement where leaves may fold slightly at night.
Calathea Setosa is a beautiful tropical foliage plant prized for its long, lance-shaped leaves with striking dark green patterned veins and soft silvery undersides.
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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.
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Water
Keep consistently moist but never waterlogged; use distilled or filtered water if tap water is high in minerals.
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Mature size
24-36 inches tall and wide.
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Hardiness
11-12
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Growth habit
Upright 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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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Maintain stable temperatures and high humidity to prevent leaf tip browning; avoid direct, harsh sunlight which can fade leaf patterns.
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Climate note
Prefers temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit; avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature drops.
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Flower / fruit
Insignificant, rare indoor flowering; grown primarily for its attractive foliage.
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.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Use a balanced liquid indoor plant fertilizer at half strength during the growing season; avoid over-fertilizing.
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Pruning
Remove older, yellowing, or damaged leaves at the base to keep the plant looking tidy.
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Care notes
Maintain stable temperatures and high humidity to prevent leaf tip browning; avoid direct, harsh sunlight which can fade leaf patterns.
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
24-36 inches tall and wide.
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Growth habit
Upright clumping perennial.
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Spacing
24-30 inches apart for best air circulation.
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
Insignificant, rare indoor flowering; grown primarily for its attractive foliage.
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
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Temperature
Prefers temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit; avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature drops.
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 consistently moist but never waterlogged; use distilled or filtered water if tap water is high in minerals.
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Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix with added perlite for aeration.
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Soil pH
6.0-6.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Ideal for container cultivation, requiring pots with drainage holes to maintain soil health.
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Family
Marantaceae
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Foliage Look
Large, elongated leaves, dark green striped veining, matte texture, silvery underside.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are lanceolate with intricate, dark green veins against lighter backgrounds and purple-tinted or silvery undersides.
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Fruit Flower Look
No visible fruit or flower structures.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers should not be depicted; plant is strictly valued for foliage.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain an upright, clumping form; do not represent as a trailing or vine-like plant.
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Mature Plant Look
Tall, elegant, upright clumping plant with bold, patterned, lance-shaped leaves.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Mature plants display large, stiff, lanceolate leaves held on long, slender petioles in an upright, clumping formation.
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Morphology Rules
Leaves should remain firm and lance-shaped; ensure the relationship between petiole and blade is visible.
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Plant Faqs
Does Calathea Setosa need high humidity? Yes, it thrives in humidity levels above 50 percent. How often should I water my Calathea? Keep the soil consistently moist, watering when the top inch of soil feels dry. Is Calathea Setosa safe for pets? Most Calathea species are considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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Root Look
Healthy white roots visible in propagation plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, damp, porous peat-based potting medium.
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Starter Stage
Small starter plug with developing root system and a few juvenile lance-shaped leaves.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Young leaves often display typical patterning but are smaller and more delicate than mature foliage.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Calathea Setosa. This is Calathea Setosa, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Calathea Setosa become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor foliage environment you want to create. The defining beauty of this plant is its long, lance-shaped foliage, featuring intricate dark green veining and soft, silvery undersides that add distinct texture to any collection. Establish your starter by repotting the plug into a four-inch pot with a quality, well-draining potting mix, then move it to a larger permanent container when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Calathea Calathea Setosa Goeppertia Tropical Foliage Indoor Plants Houseplant Care Prayer Plant Agardeni
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the sophisticated beauty of Calathea Setosa, a tropical plant cherished for its long, patterned foliage. This video covers its defining leaf structure and best practices for creating a thriving indoor environment.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Calathea Setosa: Tropical Foliage Basics
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