Calathea vs Spider Plant
Side-by-side comparison.
| Calathea | Spider Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Beginner |
| Light | Bright indirect light | Bright indirect light |
| Water | Keep soil consistently moist; water when top inch feels dry | When top 2 in dry, ~weekly |
| Humidity | 60% or higher | 40-60% |
| Mature size | 1-2 ft tall indoors | 1-2 ft tall, leaves up to 18 in |
| Pet-safe? | Yes | Yes |