Calathea Vittata 2 Live Starter Plants – Goeppertia elliptica Bare Root

This listing includes 2 Calathea Vittata live starter plants cultivated in 2-inch nursery pots. These are small, young plants, and their appearance may differ from the listing photographs. The seller describes the root systems as established, although the starter plants may not yet be fully rooted throughout their cultivation pots.

Calathea Vittata, botanically known as Goeppertia elliptica ‘Vittata’ and formerly classified under Calathea, is a tropical ornamental foliage plant recognized for its elongated green leaves with narrow, creamy-white stripes. Its contrasting leaf patterns make it a distinctive addition to indoor foliage collections.

This evergreen perennial has a clumping, upright growth habit and belongs to the prayer plant family, Marantaceae. It generally prefers bright, indirect light, a moisture-retentive but well-draining growing medium, and moderate to consistently even moisture. Its foliage may move in response to daily light cycles.

Shipping Size & Condition:

Quantity: 2 live starter plants Cultivation Pot Size: 2-inch nursery pot Plant Size: Small starter plants; exact height not specified Rooting Status: Seller describes established roots; plants are not fully rooted throughout the 2-inch cultivation pots Plant Selection: Similar plants to those pictured; exact specimens not guaranteed Shipping Condition: Bare root Pot Included: No Soil Pod Included: No

The final Shipping Notice confirms that the plants are shipped bare root without nursery pots. This takes precedence over the earlier statement indicating shipment in a soil pod.

The 2-inch measurement refers to the cultivation pot size, not an included pot or a guaranteed plant height. The plants are small starter specimens, so buyers should review the listing photos for a general indication of their developmental stage.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You 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.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due 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.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box

• Photo of the shipping label

• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles

• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.

• Quantity: 2 live starter plants

• Common Name: Calathea Vittata, Vittata Prayer Plant

• Scientific Name: Goeppertia elliptica ‘Vittata’

• Cultivation Pot Size: 2-inch nursery pot

• Plant Size: Small starter plants; exact height not provided

• Rooting Status: Established roots reported by seller; not fully rooted throughout the 2-inch pots

• Plant Selection: Similar plants to those pictured

• Shipping Condition: Bare root

• Pot Included: No

• Soil Pod Included: No

• Elongated green foliage with narrow creamy-white stripes

• Tropical ornamental plant in the prayer plant family

• Upright, clumping growth habit

• Evergreen perennial

• Suitable for indoor containers and foliage collections

• Natural variation in leaf count, stripe patterns, and appearance

Live Goeppertia elliptica ‘Vittata’ starter plants, natural root systems, stems, petioles, ornamental foliage, growing medium used during cultivation

Common Name: Calathea Vittata, Vittata Prayer Plant Scientific Name: Goeppertia elliptica ‘Vittata’ Former Botanical Classification: Calathea elliptica ‘Vittata’ Plant Family: Marantaceae Plant Type: Live tropical ornamental foliage starter plant Life Cycle: Evergreen perennial Flower/Fruit Color: Not specified; primarily grown for ornamental foliage Sunlight: Bright, indirect or filtered light Soil: Moisture-retentive, airy, well-draining growing medium Water: Moderate to consistently even moisture; avoid prolonged waterlogging USDA Zone: Generally USDA Zones 10–12 outdoors; protect from frost and freezing temperatures Quantity: 2 live starter plants Cultivation Pot Size: 2-inch nursery pot Plant Size: Small starter plants; shipping height not specified Rooting Status: Established roots reported by seller; not fully rooted throughout cultivation pots Plant Selection: Similar plants to those pictured Foliage Color: Green with creamy-white stripes Growth Habit: Upright, clumping Shipping Condition: Bare root Pot Included: No Soil Pod Included: No