{"product_id":"calathea-leopardina-concinna-freddie","title":"Calathea Leopardina - Concinna 'Freddie'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVibrant and Unique - The Freddie Calathea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Freddie Calathea (Calathea concinna) is a beautiful, low-maintenance houseplant known for its strikingly patterned leaves. Its lush green foliage, adorned with dark, feather-like stripes, makes it an eye-catching addition to any indoor plant collection. As a member of the prayer plant family, the Freddie Calathea's leaves exhibit a daily movement, folding up at night and opening again in the morning—a charming trait that makes it a favorite among plant lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCalathea Concinna\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freddie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marantaceae \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSouth and Central America, Africa and the West Indies\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreddie Calathea Care Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium Light, Low\/Shade, Bright\/Indirect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e High\/Moist. Thrives in evenly moist, well-drained soil. Allow the surface of the soil to slightly dry out between watering. These plants can be sensitive to hard water or water that has too many additives. 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