Calathea Roseopicta 'Medallion'

🌿 Botanical Name

Calathea roseopicta 'Medallion'

💚 Common Names

Medallion Calathea, Peacock Plant, Prayer Plant

🌿 Description

The Calathea 'Medallion' is one of the most popular and breathtaking members of the Prayer Plant family. Its large, rounded leaves feature intricate patterns of deep green, emerald, silver, and creamy green, while the undersides display rich shades of burgundy and purple. Each leaf looks like a hand-painted masterpiece, making this tropical beauty a stunning focal point in any indoor plant collection.

Like all Prayer Plants, the Medallion gently raises and lowers its leaves throughout the day in response to changing light, a fascinating movement known as nyctinasty. Native to the tropical rainforests of South America, it thrives in warm, humid environments where its spectacular foliage can truly shine.

Bold. Elegant. Living artwork.

☀️ Light

Thrives with an indirect view of the sky.

Bright to medium indirect light helps maintain the vibrant leaf patterns and rich coloration. Avoid direct sunlight, which can fade the intricate markings and scorch the delicate foliage.

💧 Water

Water thoroughly, then allow the soil to dry 25% before watering again.

Calathea Medallion prefers consistently moist soil but should never sit in standing water. Using filtered, distilled, or rainwater can help prevent brown leaf edges caused by minerals commonly found in tap water.

🌡️ Temperature & Environment

Prefers temperatures between 65–80°F.

This tropical beauty loves moderate to high humidity and thrives in bathrooms, kitchens, or near a humidifier. Protect from cold drafts, heating vents, and sudden temperature changes.

🌱 Soil

Use a rich, well-draining indoor potting mix that retains moisture while allowing excess water to drain. Always use a container with drainage holes.

🪴 Growth Habit

A compact, clumping tropical that forms a full, lush mound of beautifully patterned foliage. Ideal for tabletops, plant stands, and shelves where its striking leaves can be admired.

🐾 Pet Friendly?

Yes! Calathea 'Medallion' is considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.

🌿 Fleurish Tip

Your Medallion's leaves naturally fold upward in the evening and reopen each morning—a charming trait that gives Prayer Plants their name. If you notice crispy leaf edges, your plant is often asking for higher humidity or filtered water instead of tap water.

📦 Plant Details

• 🪴 Shipped in a plastic grower's pot with drainage holes
• 🌿 Decorative pot not included
• 💚 Stunning patterned foliage with rich purple undersides
• 🐾 Pet-friendly
• 🌱 Naturally moves its leaves throughout the day

Please Note: Every Calathea 'Medallion' is unique, and the plant you receive may vary slightly in size and leaf pattern from the photos shown. Leaf color and vibrancy may change depending on your home's lighting conditions. Each plant is hand-selected from our greenhouse and carefully packaged to arrive healthy and ready to Fleurish. 💚