| Common Name | Silver-striped Calathea |
| Family | Marantaceae |
| Genus | Goeppertia |
| Species | Insignis |
| Origin | Brazil |
| Blooming | Rarely blooms indoors, small white flowers with purple bracts. |
| Leaf Color | Dark green with silver stripes |
| Sunlight | Shade / Half-shade |
| Category | Indoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | Yes |
Well-draining peat-based mix with perlite, slightly acidic pH
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; use filtered or rainwater to prevent leaf burn from chemicals
Bright indirect light only; direct sun scorches leaves quickly
Liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every two weeks during growing season (Spring/Summer)
Remove browned edges or damaged leaves promptly to maintain aesthetics
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