Calathea musaica 'Network' - 1L / 14cm / Small
$30.00Calathea musaica, also known as the Network Calathea, is prized for its intricate, pixel-like leaf pattern that forms a delicate mosaic across each blade. Fine lime-green lines criss-cross over deeper green, creating a subtle but mesmerising texture that feels almost digitally rendered.
Compact and elegant, this plant brings a refined, modern look to indoor spaces without relying on bold colour. It’s an excellent choice for those wanting something detailed and unique, while still maintaining a calm, neutral palette.
Non-toxic to pets.
Comprehensive Care Instructions for Calathea musaica
Lighting Requirements
Indoors: Prefers bright, indirect light. Tolerates medium light but avoid deep shade which can reduce pattern clarity.
Outdoors (mild climates): Best in full shade or filtered light in a sheltered, frost-free position.
Watering Regimen
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water when the top 2–3cm begins to dry.
Use filtered or rainwater if possible, as it is sensitive to salts and chemicals.
Temperature & Humidity
Thrives between 18°C–26°C.
Prefers high humidity (60%+). Use a humidifier or place in a naturally humid room for best results.
Fertilizing
Feed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a diluted liquid fertiliser. Avoid overfeeding.
Growth Habit
Clumping, self-heading plant with a compact, tidy form. Ideal for tabletops, shelves or grouped plant displays.
Repotting
Repot every 1–2 years or when rootbound. Use a well-draining, peat-based mix with added perlite or coco coir.
Pests & Troubleshooting
Can be prone to spider mites in dry conditions. Maintain humidity and inspect regularly.
Crispy edges or browning can indicate low humidity or inconsistent watering.
Important Note: Subtle but Special
Calathea musaica is all about detail. Its fine, network-like foliage offers a softer, more understated statement compared to other calatheas.
Plant Size Guide
The plant in the photos is an example and an approximate guide only however we try to show an average sized example. Sizes, flowering state and colours change throughout the seasons and variation will occur. In summer & autumn, plants are often larger or the same size as than the example picture but around winter and spring, they can be a little smaller but still at a size similar to the example. We aim to update the pictures to reflect significant differences.
Plant Heights - because the plant's foliage must fit inside our Plant Cartons, the actual height of a plant's central trunk (meristem) will be shorter than the box it fits in.
Small Plants - 14cm wide nursery pot - 1 Litre volume - Plants fit in a 50cm tall box.
Medium Plants - 17cm wide pots either 2L hanging pot or 2.5L nursery pot - Plants fit in a 75cm tall box.
Large Plants - 25cm wide pot, 10L volume. Plants fit in a 100cm tall box.
XL Plants - Plants over 100cm tall in pot sizes specified, 25cm/10L or greater and are hand delivered within Auckland/Northland only.
Dispatch Times
Plant courier orders are processed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.
North Island orders are targeted overnight delivery, South Island orders are sent on a 2-day target but these are not a guaranteed delivery timeframe.
Add 1 extra day after a public holiday as well as for rural addresses or remote towns.
Monday - We send orders placed on previous Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.
Tuesday - We send Weekend orders from previous Saturday & Sunday.
Wednesday - We send orders placed from Monday & Tuesday.
XL Plants are delivered only within urban Auckland & Whangarei and this service is for non-urgent orders. This excludes satellite destinations such as Beachlands, Pukekohe, Piha, Helensville etc and Whangarei Heads. We may deliver at any time Sunday, Monday, Wednesday or Thursday in Auckland and you need to have a sheltered accessible position for us to deliver to.
Plants in Transit
Each Small, Medium & Large plant is individually contained within its own protective cardboard Plant Carton which may be joined to other cartons in your order.
Plants typically take just a day or two to arrive, however they are usually fine in their cartons for 1-2 weeks, and many can go longer, so a few extra days are not usually cause for concern.
Whether it takes 1 or 7 days, let your plant recover from its journey by placing in gentle light and adding a little water and it will be back to its best within a couple of days. Let us know if there are any major issues via the contact page.
