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Calathea foliage can also respond visibly to changes in humidity, moisture, temperature, and shipping conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese plants will be \u003cstrong\u003eshipped in soil pods\u003c\/strong\u003e, with each pod carefully wrapped for transit. The seller's 2-inch listings use nursery pots during cultivation, but the starter plants are described as \u003cstrong\u003enot fully rooted into those temporary 2-inch pots\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003e2-inch nursery pots are not included\u003c\/strong\u003e with this item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Photos of the shipping box\u003cbr\u003e• Photo of the shipping label\u003cbr\u003e• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003cbr\u003e• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 live starter plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calathea Exotica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGoeppertia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Exotica’ (commonly sold as Calathea ‘Exotica’)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLive starter plants in soil pods\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFully established root systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e2-inch nursery-pot starter listing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShipped in carefully wrapped soil pods\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative green and silver-toned patterned foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual foliage patterns naturally vary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpright, clumping tropical growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will receive plants similar to the smaller specimens pictured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for indoor and protected container culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive Calathea ‘Exotica’ starter plants, established roots, soil pods, growing medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calathea Exotica\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGoeppertia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Exotica’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live tropical ornamental foliage plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 live starter plants\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSoil pod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e2-inch nursery-pot starter listing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFully established\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShipped in soil pods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower\/Fruit Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not specified\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patterned green and silver-toned foliage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright \/ clumping\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect or filtered light\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining, moisture-retentive growing medium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; prefers consistent moisture without prolonged saturation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not specified in the provided product information\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheGreenEscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52188075720992,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/9818\/8832\/files\/CREATIDECOR_54_a2f471f6-ff66-443a-a277-37c70b982d18.png?v=1786775607","url":"https:\/\/jaymegarden.com\/products\/calathea-exotica-2-live-starter-plants-goeppertia-foliage-plant","provider":"Jayme Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}