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Lutea calathea

Calathea lutea

Also found as Calathea lutea (Aubl.) E.Mey. ex Schult.

Calathea Lutea (Calathea lutea) is a bushy companion plant. Its care profile below covers light, water, temperature, humidity, substrate, feeding, seasonal care, propagation, and household placement.

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Typical placement: A warm shelf or plant stand away from hot sun, radiators, and cold drafts
Care: Attentive · Prayer plant
Everyday size: Usually a tabletop to floor specimen; mature spread depends on species and pruning.
Collector class: Premium
Seller listings: No verified seller listed

Botanical identity

One canonical record.

Names, aliases, lineage, and care information are organized here under one companion plant record.

Genus: Calathea
Family: Marantaceae
Genetic status: Species
Propagation forms: Division · Pup · Tissue culture
Plant form: Representative photograph
Information checked: 2026-07-31

Household safety

ASPCA-listed non-toxic to cats and dogs

The applicable botanical record is listed by ASPCA as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Eating any plant material can still cause vomiting or gastrointestinal upset.

The ASPCA listing does not establish child or human edibility. Keep decorative plants out of reach and do not ingest.

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Practical care guide

How to care for Lutea calathea

Prayer plant guidance translated into an everyday growing plan.

Attentive

Light: Medium to bright filtered light; no hot direct sun
Water: Keep evenly, lightly moist; water before the root zone dries fully
Temperature: Warm and stable, away from heaters and cold drafts (18–29°C)
Humidity: Humid air is preferred; combine humidity with airflow (50–80%)
Potting medium: Moisture-retentive peat-free mix loosened with bark or perlite
Drainage: Drain freely while retaining even moisture
Feeding: Half-strength balanced feed every four to six weeks in active growth
Pruning and grooming: Trim brown leaves at the base and wipe broad foliage gently
Seasonal rhythm: Use less water and no routine feed during slower winter growth
Propagation: Division at repotting; some genera also root from stem cuttings
Travel planning: Arrange a moisture check after three to five days in warm or dry rooms
Common watch-outs: Spider mites · Mealybugs · Scale insects · Fungus gnats when the root zone stays too wet · Root rot from poor drainage · Leaf spotting where foliage remains wet without airflow

Care sourcesRoyal Horticultural Society — Houseplants

Safety and placement

A clear household plan

Explicit genus-wide (spp.) ASPCA record located; this statement applies to cats and dogs only.

Pets: The applicable botanical record is listed by ASPCA as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Eating any plant material can still cause vomiting or gastrointestinal upset.
Children: The ASPCA listing does not establish child or human edibility. Keep decorative plants out of reach and do not ingest.
Handling: Normal gardening hygiene: wash hands after handling and avoid eye or mouth contact.
Placement: A reasonable choice for cat- or dog-aware homes when the plant, container, and any support are still placed securely.
If exposure happens: If a person chews the plant, contact Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. For animal exposure, call a veterinarian or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 1-888-426-4435; urgent breathing, collapse, seizure, or severe swelling requires emergency care.

Safety sourcesASPCA Animal Poison Control — Calathea spp.ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database

Plant visual

The companion plant, clearly credited.

Primary identification photograph

The source photograph is retained with its original credit and license.

Photographer: plingus22
License: CC BY 4.0
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Botanical source: View identity source

Scenes

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Lutea calathea

Executive office · Refined living room · Bright conservatory

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