Calathea Musaica
The stunning foliage on Calathea musaica is sure to turn heads, but only invest in this pretty prayer plant if you're ready to put the effort in. As with most Calathea varieties, it can be tricky to keep this beauty thriving. You'll need to offer high humidity and the perfect balance of water and light.
Light
Try mimicking the dappled light these plants get in their native tropical habitats on the rainforest floor with filtered light through a window. Or, keep your Calathea musaica in an area of bright, indirect light.
Too much intense, direct sunlight quickly results in brown spots and leaf scorch, and the striking patternation will fade. But, if you go too shady, the variegation can diminish and the foliage won't flourish.
Soil
Calathea has delicate roots, so you want a loose, lightweight potting mix, but it also needs the right balance of moisture retention and drainage. These plants are thirsty, but root rot sets in quickly if they are waterlogged.
Returns & Insurance
In the event an item is damaged during shipment, a return or replacement will be offered. During this return process the customer will be required to submit pictures of the damaged item for review.
There is a five day "New Home" adjustment period is standard with all plant purchases. This period begins at the time of purchase and covers plants that have received "reasonable" care. Accidental death, heat damage, over watering, under watering, etc is not covered.