Calathea medallion

Common Name:
Calathea 'Medallion'

Description:
Calathea 'Medallion' is a stunning foliage plant celebrated for its large, round leaves adorned with vivid patterns. The upper surface of each leaf features a medallion-like design in rich green tones with silvery-green highlights, while the undersides contrast dramatically in deep purple. A member of the Marantaceae family, this variety is prized for its bold, ornamental leaves that move subtly in response to light, folding upwards in the evening. Native to tropical South America, Calathea 'Medallion' thrives in warm, humid conditions and performs best in Melbourne when grown indoors in a well-lit position out of direct sunlight. It prefers consistently moist, free-draining soil and benefits from high humidity, making it an excellent choice for bathrooms or grouped with other tropical plants. While it does not flower often indoors, its show-stopping foliage delivers all-year-round visual interest and makes it a favourite for plant lovers and interior decorators alike.

Form:
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 0.4–0.6 m
Width: 0.4–0.6 m

Aspect:
Part Shade
Indoors / Well lit

Flowering:
Does not flower under Melbourne's weather conditions

Flower Colour:
Does not flower under Melbourne's weather conditions

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Suitable for Indoors
Herbaceous
Perennial
Low Maintenance (with humidity)
Ornamental Foliage
Pet Friendly (Non-toxic)

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:
Fittonia (Nerve Plant)
Peperomia varieties
Maranta leuconeura (Prayer Plant)
Calathea orbifolia
Alocasia 'Polly'
Phlebodium aureum (Blue Star Fern)