Definition
calathea
noun
- A tropical plant of the arrowroot family, native to Central and South America, grown indoors for its large, colorful, patterned leaves.
Usage: Usually used in singular or plural form; commonly kept as a houseplant.; Also called prayer plant in some contexts, though that term more properly refers to Maranta.
Examples
- The calathea in my living room has striking pink and green striped leaves.
- Calatheas are popular indoor plants because of their decorative foliage.
- She watered her calathea carefully, as it prefers humid conditions.
- The calathea's leaves fold up at night, which is why some people call it a prayer plant.
- I bought a calathea with deep purple undersides to add color to my apartment.