Calathea Green Lipstick Live Plant – 4 inch Potted Indoor Houseplant

Overview

Introduce a splash of vibrant color and unique texture to your indoor plant collection with the Calathea Green Lipstick live plant. This stunning tropical houseplant, scientifically known as Calathea bicolor, is celebrated for its distinctive foliage. Each leaf boasts a rich emerald green on top, dramatically contrasted by a deep, almost purple underside, creating an eye-catching display. Often referred to as a prayer plant, Calatheas exhibit fascinating nyctinasty, where their leaves fold upwards at night, resembling hands in prayer, and unfurl again with the morning light. This particular variety, with its ‘lipstick-like’ edges, offers an even more pronounced and artistic touch to its already captivating appearance. Perfect for enhancing any home or office decor, this indoor Calathea plant arrives in a convenient 4-inch decorative pot, ready to bring immediate botanical charm to your space.

The Calathea Green Lipstick live plant is more than just a beautiful addition; it’s a living piece of art that contributes to a healthier indoor environment. Its air-purifying capabilities help to remove common toxins from the air, making your living or working space fresher and more inviting. With its relatively compact size, it’s an excellent choice for desks, shelves, or as part of a larger plant arrangement. Embrace the allure of the tropics and elevate your interior aesthetics with this remarkable and elegant foliage plant.

Key Benefits

The Calathea Green Lipstick live plant offers a multitude of benefits, making it a highly desirable choice for plant enthusiasts and interior decorators alike. Its unique characteristics contribute to both aesthetic appeal and environmental well-being.

• Stunning Visual Appeal: The primary draw of this plant is its incredibly striking foliage. The vivid green tops combined with the rich purple undersides create a dramatic and beautiful contrast, ensuring it stands out in any setting. Its ‘lipstick-like’ leaf edges add an extra layer of unique charm, making it a true conversation starter.
• Natural Air Purifier: Like many tropical plants, the Calathea Green Lipstick live plant naturally helps to cleanse the air of common indoor pollutants. This contributes to a healthier and more refreshing atmosphere in your home or office.
• Fascinating Movement: Experience the captivating daily rhythm of the ‘prayer plant’ as its leaves gracefully fold up at night and spread open during the day. This natural movement adds an engaging, dynamic element to your indoor plant collection.
• Compact & Versatile Size: Arriving in a 4-inch decorative pot, this indoor Calathea plant is perfectly sized for various display options. It can adorn a small desk, a bookshelf, a bathroom counter, or be grouped with other plants to create a lush indoor jungle.
• Adds Tropical Ambiance: Its vibrant, colorful foliage plant instantly evokes a tropical feel, transforming any room into a more serene and exotic retreat. It’s ideal for bringing warmth and life to modern or traditional decor.
• Unique Gift Idea: Due to its distinctive appearance and manageable size, the Calathea Green Lipstick live plant makes an excellent and thoughtful gift for plant lovers, housewarming events, or anyone looking to add unique greenery to their space.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Calathea Green Lipstick live plant involves understanding its tropical origins and mimicking those conditions as closely as possible. With the right environment, this plant will thrive and continue to display its beautiful foliage. Start by placing your plant in a location that receives medium to bright indirect light. Direct sunlight can scorch the delicate leaves, causing them to fade or develop brown spots. An east-facing window is often ideal, or a few feet away from a south or west-facing window.

Watering is crucial for this prayer plant indoor. Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy. Water when the top inch of soil feels slightly dry to the touch. It’s best to use filtered or distilled water, as Calatheas can be sensitive to chemicals like chlorine and fluoride found in tap water, which can lead to brown leaf tips. High humidity is essential for the Calathea Green Lipstick. Aim for humidity levels of 50% or higher. You can achieve this by misting the leaves regularly, placing the pot on a pebble tray filled with water, or using a humidifier, especially in drier climates or during winter months. Maintaining adequate humidity will help prevent crispy leaf edges and keep the colorful foliage plant looking vibrant.

The ideal temperature range for your Calathea is between 65–80°F (18–27°C). Avoid exposing it to sudden temperature fluctuations or cold drafts, which can stress the plant. For soil, use a well-draining potting mix that is rich in organic matter. A mix designed for tropical plants or aroid mixes often works well. Fertilize sparingly during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. Reduce or stop fertilizing during fall and winter. Common issues include brown leaf tips, which usually indicate low humidity or tap water sensitivity, and curling leaves, which can signal insufficient watering. Regular inspection for pests and prompt treatment will ensure your Calathea Green Lipstick live plant remains healthy and beautiful.

Size & Details

This offering includes one vibrant Calathea Green Lipstick live plant, carefully selected and shipped in a 4-inch nursery pot. The plant will arrive healthy and well-established, ready to be displayed in your home or office. While exact plant height can vary, you can generally expect your Calathea to be approximately 6-10 inches tall from the base of the pot upon arrival, showcasing several well-developed leaves with their characteristic green and purple coloration. The plant is shipped in a decorative pot, making it an excellent ready-to-display item. Calatheas are known for their moderate growth rate, and with proper care, your plant will gradually expand its beautiful foliage, adding more lushness to your space.

The 4-inch pot size makes this an ideal plant for tabletops, shelves, or small corners that need a touch of living greenery. The plant is typically grown for its ornamental foliage, which remains attractive year-round, making it a continuous source of beauty. As a young plant, it represents a compact and manageable size for beginners and experienced plant enthusiasts alike. The decorative pot complements the plant’s natural beauty, providing a finished look without the immediate need for repotting.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this Calathea Green Lipstick live plant get? A: This plant typically arrives in a 4-inch pot and can grow to an average height of 1-2 feet indoors with mature foliage. Its spread will be similar, creating a lush, bushy appearance over time.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Calathea Green Lipstick live plant is primarily an indoor houseplant in most climates. It thrives in controlled indoor environments with consistent temperatures and high humidity, making it an ideal indoor Calathea plant.
• Q: How much sunlight does the Calathea Green Lipstick need? A: It requires medium to bright indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, as it can scorch the leaves and diminish the vibrancy of its colorful foliage plant. A north or east-facing window is often perfect.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? Is it good for beginners? A: Calatheas can be a bit more demanding than some other houseplants due to their specific humidity and watering needs. While not the absolute easiest, a dedicated beginner can certainly succeed with this prayer plant indoor by following care instructions closely.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your plant will arrive healthy and well-established in its 4-inch decorative pot, carefully packaged to ensure its well-being during transit. We prioritize the safe delivery of your live plant.
• Q: What kind of water should I use for my Calathea Green Lipstick care? A: Calatheas are sensitive to chemicals in tap water. It’s highly recommended to use distilled, filtered, or rainwater to avoid brown tips and keep your Calathea Green Lipstick care optimal.
• Q: Is the Calathea Green Lipstick pet-safe? A: Yes, Calatheas are generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, making them a safe choice for homes with pets.
• Q: How often should I fertilize my Calathea? A: Fertilize every 2-4 weeks during the active growing season (spring and summer) with a diluted liquid houseplant fertilizer. Reduce or stop fertilizing during the dormant winter months.
• Q: Why are the leaves of my Calathea curling? A: Curling leaves are often a sign that your Calathea is not getting enough water or that the humidity is too low. Check the soil moisture and increase humidity levels if needed to help your indoor Calathea plant recover.
• Q: Can I repot my Calathea immediately after receiving it? A: It’s generally best to allow your plant to acclimate to its new environment for a few weeks before repotting. If the plant appears root-bound or needs a larger pot, choose a pot only one size larger with good drainage.