Calathea Warscewiczii - Jungle Velvet 12cm

🌿 Calathea warscewiczii Care Guide

The Calathea warscewiczii (often called Jungle Velvet) is rich and dramatic — deep green, velvety leaves with lighter feathered markings and burgundy undersides. Lush and tactile, it brings warmth, texture, and that true rainforest feel to your space.

☀️ Light

• Thrives in bright, indirect light

• Can tolerate medium light

• Avoid direct sun, which can fade and scorch leaves

💧 Water

• Keep soil evenly moist, never soggy

• Water when the top 1–2 cm feel dry

• Prefers filtered or rainwater to avoid crisp edges

🌫️ Humidity

• Loves high humidity (60%+)

• Dry air can cause browning tips

• Ideal for bathrooms or near a humidifier

🍽️ Feeding

• Gentle fertilizer every 4 weeks in spring and summer

• Pause feeding in autumn and winter

🌱 Quick Tips

• Leaves fold upward at night — totally normal “prayer” movement

• Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature changes

• Pet-safe — non-toxic to cats and dogs 🐾

💡 Big Plant Lad Wisdom

The Warscewiczii is velvet jungle luxury — soft texture, deep tones, and graceful movement. It’s the plant you add when you want warmth and richness without bright colour.