• Jungle Velvet Calathea
  • Jungle Velvet Calathea
  • Jungle Velvet Calathea
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Jungle Velvet Calathea

Calathea warscewiczii

(Pot sold separately) Rich, velvety, and unmistakably luxurious, Calathea warscewiczii is the kind of houseplant that transforms a room, perfect for design-led homes where texture, depth, and a calming jungle aesthetic matter just as much as wellbeing and everyday comfort.

Supplied in a 14 cm pot · decorative pot sold separately

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Jungle Velvet Calathea
Jungle Velvet Calathea
Jungle Velvet Calathea

About this plant

  • Description

    Calathea warscewiczii is a luxurious foliage houseplant celebrated for its deep green, velvety leaves and rich burgundy-purple undersides. Its large, softly textured foliage creates a dramatic yet calming presence, making it a true statement plant for interiors. As a member of the prayer plant family, its leaves gently move in response to light, adding a subtle sense of life and rhythm. Perfect for plant lovers seeking something a little more indulgent, it brings warmth, depth, and a refined jungle feel to modern homes.

  • Why we like it

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    We love Calathea warscewiczii for its unmistakable sense of luxury. Its soft, patterned leaves feel indulgent and calming, turning everyday spaces into tranquil retreats. It’s a plant that rewards care with beauty, making it a favourite for interiors that value texture, warmth, and quiet drama.

Specs & details

The particulars

Botanical name
Jungle Velvet Calathea
Common name
Calathea warscewiczii
Supplied as
14 cm pot

Care at a glance

Everything this plant needs

Moisture

Water regularly to keep the compost evenly moist but never soggy. Allow the top layer to dry slightly between waterings. Use rainwater or filtered water where possible, as Calatheas are sensitive to chemicals. Reduce watering in winter.

Where to place it

Living Room Bedroom Office Bathroom

Care guide

How to care for it

Light & position

Watering

Feeding & cleaning

Reviews

From other plant parents

  • 4.8

    Based on 64 verified reviews of this plant

  • “Arrived in perfect condition, beautifully packed. The pink is even softer and prettier in person — it's made my desk feel so much calmer.”

    Helen W.· Verified buyer

  • “Genuinely easy. I water it when the top feels dry and it just keeps flowering. Three months in and still going strong.”

    Raj P.· Verified buyer

  • “Looks far more expensive than it was. Bought the matching pot too — together they look gorgeous in the living room.”

    Moira K.· Verified buyer

  • “Perfect low-maintenance plant for a busy household. Glossy leaves, long-lasting blooms, no drama.”

    Dan S.· Verified buyer