Gorgeous, engaging 'Golden Mosaic' is a flashy, beautiful newcomer to the Marantacae/ Ctenanthe/ Calathea category. It supposedly gets to around 12" high, but we suspect it can grow taller like its close cousin, the Lubbersiana. Pleasing oval leaves with recurved tips come to a nice, long (soft) point. With multitudinous combinations of fresh greens and light/bright, lemon/limey yellows; seemingly each half of each leaf independantly does whatsoever variegation it wants, right up to the dividing mibrib. In other words, each leaf half is totally different. Leaves are borne on long, wiry stems, with each one pointing thisaway and thataway, always facing up towards you. Leaves fold up at night to conserve moisture gleaned from dripping trees and misty moisty air of its native rainforest. You need a flashy new friend.
- Air Purifying
- Pet Friendly
Quick Care Guide:
- Water - Med/High (4): Prefers more water than most, but soil can dry out periodically. Use a spray bottle to mist and increase humidity levels without soaking the soil and roots.
- Light - Medium (3): Plant prefers natural, diffused light. Can be placed in a spacious living room. Indirect light preferred. No direct sunlight on leaves.
- Difficulty - Medium (3): Not too difficult to keep happy, but does require some attention.