Large Calathea Setosa Narrow prune the stems just above

prune the stems just above the the node (little brown stubs) during the spring and summer

indirect light and water when the top two inches of soil feel dry

The rubber tree symbolizes resilience

Unlike some of the more temperamental plants in the ficus family

originates in the deserts

Large Calathea Setosa Narrow prune the stems just aboveThe Setosa is also called various nicknames such as Never Never Plant, Compact Star Plant, and Zebra Plant. The red stems give way to beautifully glossy, silver and green striped leaves, and like other Calatheas, the Setosa will fold up its leaves at night, and then "bloom" open to greet the sunshine, giving it the nickname prayer plant. CALATHEA SETOSA CARE LIGHT In nature, Calatheas live under the canopy of the large rainforest trees and can only