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ornamentalFamily: MarantaceaeGenus: Calathea
Cultivar
Calathea 'Freddie'
Calathea 'Freddie'
Cultivar: Freddie
This elegant tropical plant features lance-shaped, lime-green foliage adorned with bold, deep green patterns that follow the leaf veins. As a member of the prayer plant family, its leaves often show movement, folding slightly at night. It is an excellent choice for adding texture and tropical flair to indoor environments with indirect light.
Calathea 'Freddie' is a striking indoor foliage plant known for its vibrant, light green leaves marked with distinct, dark green fishbone-like stripes.
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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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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 filtered or distilled water if possible to prevent leaf tip browning due to chlorine or fluoride.
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Mature size
12-18 inches tall and wide.
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Hardiness
11-12 (primarily grown as a houseplant in most regions)
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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
Prefers consistent humidity and stable temperatures; avoid placing near cold drafts or heating vents.
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Climate note
Thrives in temperatures between 65°F and 80°F; avoid temperatures below 60°F.
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Flower / fruit
Primarily grown for its foliage; flowering is rare in indoor container conditions.
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, diluted liquid houseplant fertilizer once monthly during the active growing season in spring and summer.
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Pruning
Remove yellowed or damaged leaves at the base of the stem to maintain plant health and appearance.
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Care notes
Prefers consistent humidity and stable temperatures; avoid placing near cold drafts or heating vents.
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
12-18 inches tall and wide.
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial.
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Spacing
18 inches apart for larger container displays.
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 its foliage; flowering is rare in indoor container conditions.
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 a houseplant in most regions)
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Temperature
Thrives in temperatures between 65°F and 80°F; avoid temperatures below 60°F.
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 filtered or distilled water if possible to prevent leaf tip browning due to chlorine or fluoride.
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Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix that retains some moisture while allowing excess water to escape.
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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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19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Ideal for container culture; use pots with drainage holes and ensure the plant is not sitting in standing water.
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Family
Marantaceae
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Foliage Look
Smooth, lance-shaped, light green leaves with dark green herringbone striping.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are lance-shaped with prominent dark green bands on a lighter green background. Leaf edges are entire.
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Fruit Flower Look
N/A
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Fruit Flower Rules
Do not depict flowers on starter or juvenile specimens.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain an upright, clumping form; avoid sprawling stems.
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Mature Plant Look
A lush, dense mound of foliage with striking contrast patterns.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Dense, upright, clumping habit with broad, lance-shaped leaves featuring characteristic fishbone variegation.
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Morphology Rules
Maintain clean, healthy foliage with no leaf-tip burning; emphasize the geometric contrast of the stripes.
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Plant Faqs
How often should I water my Calathea 'Freddie'? Water when the top inch of soil feels slightly dry to the touch. Does this plant need high humidity? Yes, it thrives in humidity above 50 percent; consider a pebble tray or humidifier. Why are the leaf tips turning brown? This is often caused by low humidity or the use of tap water; try using distilled water.
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Root Look
Healthy white or light brown roots within a soil plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, rich, peat-based potting mix, moist and well-draining.
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Starter Stage
Small, young plant with several developing leaves showing early striping patterns.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Leaves are smaller, narrower, and may be less densely patterned than mature foliage; root system is established in a plug.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Calathea Freddie. This is Calathea Freddie, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this vibrant tropical foliage become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the green, lush indoor space you want to create. Focus your attention on the defining lance-shaped leaves, displaying a brilliant light green surface contrasted by deep green, herringbone-like striping that catches the eye. Establish your starter by potting the plug into a four-inch container with a quality, well-draining mix, then later move it to a final decorative pot when it is fully established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Calathea Freddie Goeppertia Houseplants Tropical Foliage Indoor Gardening Prayer Plant Agardeni
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Youtube Video Summary
Calathea 'Freddie' is a popular choice for indoor gardeners, prized for its unique foliage and fishbone-like striping. Learn how to provide the right conditions to keep this beautiful tropical plant thriving in your collection.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Calathea 'Freddie' Indoors
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