Calathea 'Velvet Glory'
Calathea ‘Velvet Glory’ is a stunning tropical houseplant admired for its deep green, velvety foliage contrasted by rich purple undersides. Its soft texture and dramatic colouring add a luxurious touch to indoor spaces, making it a standout feature in any plant collection.
Thriving in warm, humid conditions with gentle, indirect light, this variety is perfect for lower-light rooms such as bedrooms, living areas, and offices. Its elegant habit and pet-friendly nature make it a popular choice for adding lush, calming greenery to shaded spots in the home.
- Other names: Prayer Plant, Peacock Plant
- Useful to know: Pet-friendly, non-toxic
- Feature: Great air purifying plant
- Care: Prefers high humidity and can benefit from regular misting
- Eventual height: Up to 60cm
- Origins: Tropical rainforests of South America
Calathea Care Sheet
Light: Plenty of indirect, bright light. Can tolerate some shade, but colour may fade. Keep above 15°c, and away from draughts
Water: Keep soil damp at all times, but not soggy. Water little and often, and allow excess water to drain
Soil/Nutrition: Well-draining houseplant potting mix, feed monthly in spring and summer
Humidity: Thrives in high humidity, so mist regularly, or place on a pebble tray to increase humidity. Also an ideal bathroom plant
Pruning and propagation: Remove old, faded leaves and keep mature leaves dust free by wiping with a damp cloth. Propagate via root divisions in spring and summer
Experience Level: Moderate
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EAN code8720858347844
- Brand
- Pot Size14cm
- Height40cm
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Uniheat 40 Hour Shipping Warmer
The Uniheat 40 Hour Shipping Warmer is an air-activated heat pack designed to help protect plants, flowers and other temperature-sensitive products from cold conditions during transportation. Providing warmth for up to 40 hours, it is ideal for shipping tropical houseplants, tropical fish, corals, reptiles, amphibians, insects and live foods.
Uniheat shipping warmers are disposable, single-use heat packs that generate warmth when exposed to air, without the need for batteries or electricity. They are widely used by professional shippers, importers and hobbyists to help maintain safer temperatures during cold-weather deliveries.
Shipping Warmer Contents: Iron powder, water, activated carbon, vermiculite, wood powder and salt.
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