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Calathea 'Freddie'

4.5 out of 5 (28 experiences)

Large, lush leaves

Browns easily

About Calathea 'Freddie'

Many of the houseplants we used to know as Calatheas now belong to the genus Goeppertia (say that three times fast). These plants have delightfully patterned leaves that come in all sorts of colors and shapes! Commonly known as prayer plants, the leaves of some species fold up at night through a process called nyctinasty meaning night movement! 😴

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Goeppertia coccinna

Genus

Goeppertia

Family

Marantaceae

Order

Zingiberales

Also known as

Calathea Freddie, Freddy Plant, Freddie Plant, Concinna Prayer Plant, Calathea leopardina and Calathea coccinea

How to care for Calathea 'Freddie'

💦 Water

How often to water your Calathea 'Freddie'

Calathea 'Freddie' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

No Yes

Select the pot size

☀️ Light

Finding light for Calathea 'Freddie' in your home

Calathea 'Freddie' may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Calathea 'Freddie' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Calathea 'Freddie'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Calathea 'Freddie': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Calathea 'Freddie' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Calathea 'Freddie' can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Calathea 'Freddie' →

Common Calathea 'Freddie' Problems →

💦 Water Needs

Calathea 'Freddie' prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calathea 'Freddie' Water Frequency →

Calathea 'Freddie' Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Calathea 'Freddie' may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Calathea 'Freddie' Light Requirements →

Calathea 'Freddie' Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Calathea 'Freddie' is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Calathea 'Freddie' Toxicity to Cats →

Calathea 'Freddie' Toxicity to Dogs →

Calathea 'Freddie' Toxicity to Humans →

💨 Humidity

Calathea 'Freddie' prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Calathea 'Freddie' Humidity Needs →

🪴 Soil

Calathea 'Freddie' is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Best Soil Mix for Calathea 'Freddie' →

When and How to Successfully Repot Calathea 'Freddie' →

What Are Healthy Calathea 'Freddie' Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Calathea 'Freddie' should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Calathea 'Freddie' →

🌎 Native Region

Calathea 'Freddie' is native to Tropical Americas.

🌸 Flowers

Yes, you may see your Calathea 'Freddie' bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Calathea 'Freddie' Flowers →

Common Calathea 'Freddie' Flower Problems →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Calathea 'Freddie' is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Calathea 'Freddie' Lifecycle →

Calathea 'Freddie' Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Calathea 'Freddie' →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Calathea 'Freddie' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 11a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Calathea 'Freddie' Temperature Tolerance →

Calathea 'Freddie' Hardiness Zones →

🌱 Propagation

Calathea 'Freddie' can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Calathea 'Freddie' →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Calathea 'Freddie', since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

Common Bugs Affecting Calathea 'Freddie' →

What Eats Calathea 'Freddie'? →

Care Summary for Calathea 'Freddie'

Calathea 'Freddie'

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Large, lush leaves 14

Browns easily 10

Fast grower 10

Survivor 9

@@TherapyHobby

6 Plants

287 XP

04/05/2022

I didn't know what I was getting myself into wirh calatheas. They caught my eye and I had to have him. Unfortunately, the tips brown easily but it can be fixed with extra humidity. I have him on a tray with rocks and some water with a poka dot plant and friendship plant as company. They are doing very well :)) not good for people who forget to water plants, as they are dramatic little plants.

Large, lush leaves

Browns easily

Calathea 'Freddie' plant photo by @TherapyHobby named Tiger on Greg, the plant care app.

@@ruthintruth

16 Plants

5,052 XP

Phoenix, AZ

10/29/2021

The leaves ofCalathea Freddie are not nearly as large as some others, but they are beautiful. This plant can be a heart breaker. It’s not particularly forgiving. Make a mistake and then you spend I-don’t-know-how-long trying to make up for it. While trying to fix things with Freddie, I ordered Turk. Turk’s super long stems bent over at the base the first night he spent in my home. I awakened in the morning to find the leaves hanging lower than the pot and folded over upon themselves. It doesn’t look as though I’ll be able to save either Freddie or Turk. I’m still trying, but you know what? I’ve ordered another. Third time is a charm?

Large, lush leaves

@@ruthintruth

16 Plants

5,052 XP

Phoenix, AZ

10/24/2021

I love Freddie. Freddie is very temperamental, though; and finicky, and demanding. I read that Phoenix, AZ is not a good place to try to grow Calathea, but it’s where I live. And I love Freddie. So I bought grow lights and a humidifier; I assembled a plant stand so that he could be with other plants. I got a moisture gauge and a temperature gauge for the room. I love Freddie, and I really want this to work.

Large, lush leaves

Browns easily

Calathea 'Freddie' plant photo by @ruthintruth named Freddie on Greg, the plant care app.

@Lan

34 Plants

563 XP

Jacksonville, NC

09/21/2021

Nice and pretty.

Calathea 'Freddie' plant photo by Lan named Pointy on Greg, the plant care app.

@@Cleorico

3 Plants

95 XP

09/11/2021

These are quite fussy - they don’t like direct sun and will droop if they get too much. They let you know they need water by drooping too! Sometimes it hard to determine what the problem is.
The leaves tend to open and erect in the day, and droop closed as the sun goes down.

Large, lush leaves

Calathea 'Freddie' plant photo by @Cleorico named Sammy on Greg, the plant care app.

@@jess.julian

5 Plants

120 XP

Milperra, New South Wales

08/30/2021

Needs high humidity, and burns/browns easily. A really pretty plant when well looked after though

Browns easily

Fast grower

Calathea 'Freddie' plant photo by @jess.julian named Cally on Greg, the plant care app.

@@claudiacoonan

9 Plants

247 XP

Thornleigh, New South Wales

08/02/2021

grows fast and easy to take care of

Fast grower

Survivor

Calathea 'Freddie' plant photo by @claudiacoonan named calathea on Greg, the plant care app.

@Evie

12 Plants

412 XP

07/02/2021

I bought this plant a rather long time ago and for the first months it didn’t really do much. Perhaps it was due to my poor watering habits. But! I began watering on a regular schedule and it has doubled in size. I keep it in a pot without holes, instead I have stones at the base, not sure if that’s better or worse or about the same. I’m no professional so this was an easy plant to keep alive. I recommend for people who struggle as I was sure I’d killed it when it started to brown yet it was completely fine.

Large, lush leaves

Survivor

Browns easily