Pet Safe Calathea Prayer Plants

Painted, striped and feathered leaves that fold up every evening. Calatheas and prayer plants are some of the most striking houseplants you can grow, and the ASPCA lists both as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

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Find your calathea or prayer plant

PlantCareLightWhy people love it
Prayer plantEasyLow to mediumLeaves fold up every night, grows fast
Red prayer plantEasyLow to mediumBright red herringbone veins
Lemon lime prayer plantEasyLow to mediumNeon green and yellow stripes
Rattlesnake calatheaEasiest calatheaLow to mediumWavy leaves with dark spots, forgiving
Calathea FreddieEasyLow to mediumCrisp green stripes, tolerant
Calathea medallionModerateMediumFeathered pattern, purple undersides
Calathea orbifoliaModerateMediumHuge round leaves with silver stripes
Calathea White FusionTrickyMediumMarbled white leaves, a true showpiece

3 things calatheas care about

1. Better water

Filtered, distilled or rain water prevents the crispy brown edges tap water can cause.

2. Humidity

50% or more keeps leaves smooth. Group plants together or run a small humidifier.

3. No direct sun

Medium, indirect light keeps the patterns bold. Direct sun fades and curls leaves.

Curious about pet safety? Read are calatheas toxic to cats and dogs for what the ASPCA says about every variety.

Calathea and prayer plant questions

Which calathea is easiest to care for?

Rattlesnake calathea and Calathea Freddie are the most forgiving calatheas. If you want the look with even less fuss, a prayer plant (Maranta) grows faster and bounces back more easily.

What is the difference between a calathea and a prayer plant?

They are close cousins in the same plant family. True prayer plants are Maranta, which grow low and spreading and fold their leaves up at night. Calatheas grow more upright with larger, bolder patterned leaves. Both are listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA.

Why are my calathea's leaf edges turning brown and crispy?

Usually dry air or minerals in tap water. Calatheas like 50% humidity or more and are sensitive to fluoride and salts. Switch to filtered, distilled or rain water, and group plants together or run a humidifier.

How much light do calatheas need?

Medium, indirect light is ideal. They handle lower light well, but direct sun fades the patterns and curls the leaves. A spot a few feet back from a bright window is perfect.

Are calatheas safe for cats and dogs?

Yes. The ASPCA lists Calathea and prayer plants as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses. See the full safety guide.