{"product_id":"calathea-vittata-2-live-starter-plants-goeppertia-elliptica-bare-root","title":"Calathea Vittata 2 Live Starter Plants – Goeppertia elliptica Bare Root","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes \u003cspan\u003e2 Calathea Vittata live starter plants\u003c\/span\u003e cultivated in \u003cspan\u003e2-inch nursery pots\u003c\/span\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalathea Vittata\u003c\/span\u003e, botanically known as \u003cspan\u003eGoeppertia elliptica ‘Vittata’\u003c\/span\u003e and formerly classified under \u003cspan\u003eCalathea\u003c\/span\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Size \u0026amp; Condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e 2 live starter plants\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultivation Pot Size:\u003c\/span\u003e 2-inch nursery pot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Size:\u003c\/span\u003e Small starter plants; exact height not specified\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRooting Status:\u003c\/span\u003e Seller describes established roots; plants are not fully rooted throughout the 2-inch cultivation pots\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Selection:\u003c\/span\u003e Similar plants to those pictured; exact specimens not guaranteed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Condition:\u003c\/span\u003e Bare root\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot Included:\u003c\/span\u003e No\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil Pod Included:\u003c\/span\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final Shipping Notice confirms that the plants are shipped \u003cspan\u003ebare root without nursery pots\u003c\/span\u003e. This takes precedence over the earlier statement indicating shipment in a soil pod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan\u003e2-inch measurement refers to the cultivation pot size\u003c\/span\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure:\u003c\/span\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\u003cspan\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/span\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\u003cspan\u003eCustomer Notice:\u003c\/span\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e 2 live starter plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e Calathea Vittata, Vittata Prayer Plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGoeppertia elliptica\u003c\/span\u003e ‘Vittata’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultivation Pot Size:\u003c\/span\u003e 2-inch nursery pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Size:\u003c\/span\u003e Small starter plants; 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