Indoor, medium to bright, indirect light; no direct sun
Calathea Marantha
A true prayer plant (Maranta), 20 to 50 cm, with velvety green leaves and red veins that fold up at night. Medium to bright, indirect light, no direct sun.
AED 85each, 20-50 cm, Nursery Pot
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Height:
Pot:
Quantity
- Calathea Marantha, 20-50 cm, Nursery Pot × 1
- AED 85
- Total
- AED 85
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- Light
- Medium to bright, indirect light; no direct sun
- Water
- Every 4–5 days in summer to keep soil lightly moist; every 7 days in winter
- Pets
- Pet safe
- Size
- 20–50 cm
- Where
- Indoor
Why people love it
- Velvety green leaves with red veins fold up at night.
- Yellow-green markings add extra contrast to each leaf.
- A prayer plant that moves through the day.
Worth knowing
- Listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats and dogs, though nibbling is best discouraged.
- It is technically a Maranta and fussy about dry air.
- Leaf edges brown when the soil dries out.
About this plant
Sold as Calathea Marantha, this plant is a Maranta leuconeura, the true prayer plant, a close relative of calatheas from Brazil. Its oval leaves are deep green with lighter yellow-green feathering along the midrib and fine red veins, and they lie flat by day and fold upward at night like hands in prayer. It grows low and spreading, and stems drape over the pot edge as it matures.
It is fairly easy indoors in Dubai if kept out of direct sun. It is happy in medium, indirect light, and while it prefers humidity, it copes with AC rooms if kept away from vents and watered consistently. Very dry air or hard tap water brown the tips. Keep the soil lightly moist but never waterlogged.
It suits desks, shelves, hanging pots and bedside tables. We offer it at about 20 to 50 cm in a nursery pot.
- Sizes
- 20 cm
- Light
- Medium to bright, indirect light; no direct sun
- Water
- Every 4–5 days in summer to keep soil lightly moist; every 7 days in winter
- AC
- Keep it 1 metre from vents
- Pets
- Listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses (listed as Prayer Plant and Maranta).
Why Green Beetle, Not a Nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Repotting | Needed straight away | Fresh soil, not needed |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Every plant is checked at our shop in Warsan 3 before it is dispatched. Questions about Calathea Marantha? Message us on WhatsApp.
Care Guide for Dubai Homes
How to keep Calathea Marantha healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Medium to bright, indirect light; no direct sun. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Every 4–5 days in summer to keep soil lightly moist; every 7 days in winter. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: light, moisture-retaining mix with peat or coir and perlite. Feeding: half-strength liquid feed every 4 weeks from spring to autumn. Common mistake: putting it in direct sun, which bleaches and scorches the leaves. Where it works: desks, shelves, hanging pots and bedside tables.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses (listed as Prayer Plant and Maranta).
Need Help Later On?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
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Calathea Marantha FAQs
Is this a Calathea or a Maranta?
It is Maranta leuconeura, the prayer plant, a close relative of calatheas with similar care needs.
Why do the leaves move at night?
Prayer plants fold their leaves upward in the evening and open them in the morning; this is normal.
Is it toxic to pets?
The ASPCA lists the prayer plant as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses.
How often should I water it?
Every 4–5 days in summer, keeping the soil lightly moist.
Need 10 or more for an office, hotel or restaurant?
We install and maintain them too, with one written quote.