Calathea vs Lucky Bamboo
Side-by-side comparison.
| Calathea | Lucky Bamboo | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Beginner |
| Light | Bright indirect light | Bright indirect light |
| Water | Keep soil consistently moist; water when top inch feels dry | When top 1 in dry, ~weekly |
| Humidity | 60% or higher | 40-50% |
| Mature size | 1-2 ft tall indoors | 1-3 ft indoors |
| Pet-safe? | Yes | Toxic to cats & dogs |