9 Prettiest Calathea Varieties to Add to Your Garden

What are the prettiest calathea varieties?

1. Calathea Arrowroot
2. Calathea Fishbone
3. Calathea Louisae
4. Calathea Medallion
5. Calathea Pinstripe Ornata
6. Calathea Rabbit Track
7. Calathea Rufibarba
8. Calathea Zebrina
9. Calathea Triostar or Stromanthe Sanguinea Tri-color

It takes just one look at a calathea plant to understand why they are one of the most popular plants for your indoor garden. And, the great thing about this particular plant family is that they come in all shapes and sizes — meaning you’re sure to find the right one to add to your collection.

From striped foliage to velvety-feel leaves, there are many different calathea varieties to choose from, each with its own uniquely colored foliage to make them a striking addition indoors. Keep scrolling to see the most beautiful calathea varieties from Unbeleafable that you’ll just love!

Calathea Arrowroot

This calathea variety, also known as calathea white fusion, is the perfect pick for you if you love variegated leaves. Its stunning lance-shaped green leaves are marked by mosaic-like stripes of white and silver. On the underside of each leaf is a deep maroon color. And, each leaf has a special, intricate pattern — which means each calathea arrowroot in our shop is wholly unique!

Calathea Fishbone

Also known as Ctenanthe Burle-Marxii, this variety features stunning, striped leaves in its namesake fishbone pattern. These are dark green marks laid over the light, gray-green of the leaf. The underside, on the other hand, is often a reddish or grayish color. This is a slow-growing plant that only grows up to 12 inches in length, and retains its vibrant colors throughout the year.

Calathea Louisae

Calathea Louisae is one of the lesser-known calathea varieties, but it is still an intriguing plant. This is also called the Calathea Thai Beauty — which is an apt name considering its vibrantly colored leaves striped with bright yellow and dark green, and a deep, gorgeous purple underside.

Calathea Medallion

The calathea medallion is one of the more popular choices for plant parents everywhere — and for a good reason! One look at its foliage and you’ll see that it is one of the more striking varieties of calathea. It has glossy, oval-shaped leaves with a vivid white, green, and silver feathery pattern on top, and bold purple hues on the bottom. It also has much thicker foliage growth than other varieties, such as a rattlesnake calathea. It typically grows up to a foot and a half tall, so this makes a pretty option to place by your couch or side table.

Calathea Pinstripe Ornata

One look at the pinstripe ornata’s leaf pattern and you know exactly why it has its common name. It features ornately striped leaves in hues of silver, pinkish-white, and deep green, which form an almost feathery pattern. This calathea variety can grow up to two feet tall, with leaves up to a foot long. And, it has a clumping growing habit — making it the perfect variety to add to your home if you want to add a tropical jungle feel to the room.

Calathea Rabbit Track

Also called Maranta leuconeura “Kerchoveana,’” this calathea plant has long, lance-shaped leaves. On each leaf are dark, brownish spots on either side of the main rib. The arrangement and shape of these markings are what give this variety the nickname “Rabbit Track.” This dark brown color can fade into a lighter brown color as the plant grows older. The backs of the leaves are silvery green, making the two sides of the leaf totally different.

Calathea Rufibarba

While this calathea variety may not have as elaborately marked or vibrantly colored foliage as others on this list, it still offers a unique look and beautiful tropical appeal. Also known as Velvet Calathea or Furry Feather, this name hints at what uniqueness this plant offers — textured leaves. Each spear-shaped leaf is colored in deep green and burgundy, and the underside has a fur-like texture. And this plant can grow 2 to 3 feet tall with a similar width, making it a very bushy and attractive option for your home.

Calathea Zebrina

This one is another popular option. It has light green-colored foliage with a velvety sheen and dark purple undersides. But, its name comes from the dark deep green stripes that run over each leaf, similar to the patterns you would see on a Zebra. And, while they rarely do, they are capable of producing small and cute whitish-purple flowers in warm and humid environments.

Calathea Triostar or Stromanthe Sanguinea Tri-color

Though technically more of a cousin to the calathea plant family, this variety is still one to check out if you want calathea plants in your home. The Calathea Triostar is better known by its official common name: Stromanthe Sanguinea Tri-color. Its main, eye-catching feature is the gorgeous stripes of white, cream, green, and dark pink that its leaves have. It’s a good choice if you want a pop of color in your room!

Key Takeaway

It’s easy to fall in love with the beautiful calathea varieties on this list. Each one is exotic, and offers unique charm, making any one of them a fun addition to your garden! If you can’t resist their tropical beauty, don’t worry — At Unbeleafable, we carry all of the plants we just mentioned on this list. Check out the full collection of our calathea varieties for sale here!