The Calathea medallion, also known as Calathea veitchiana, is a striking tropical houseplant with beautifully patterned foliage. Its leaves are oval-shaped with a rich green color and intricate, silver or cream-colored markings with purple undersides. It raises and lowers these leaves from day to night, a phenomenon called nyctinasty and the source behind its nickname prayer plant. This plant is pet-friendly! Each plant is unique; size and shape fluctuate by season so all measurements are shown as a range Arrives in an 8" wide nursery grow pot and measure between 12"-15" tall from the soil line to the top of the foliage If you purchase a large plant with a planter, the planter will ship separately