Calathea Helen Kennedy

The Calathea Helen Kennedy is a rare Calathea. It has beautiful rounded leaves that can grow very large and are decorated with a checkerboard pattern. The leaves are alternately covered with angular light green and dark green areas, which resembles a chessboard. The underside of the leaves and the stems are a strong red-purple color, which makes for a great contrast. The Calathea Kennedy has a bushy growth habit. Calatheas and Marantas are also known as prayer plants, as their leaves stretch upwards in the evening when there is less light and open again in daylight.

Light requirements: Part shade to bright, no direct sunlight

Water requirements: keep soil slightly moist throughout

Humidity: Slightly above average, about 50-60 percent.

Toxicity: Calatheas are not toxic