Calathea 'White Fusion' - 1L / 14cm / Small
$40.00Calathea 'White Fusion'
Calathea 'White Fusion' is a rare and highly decorative houseplant known for its striking marbled foliage, where white, green and lavender tones swirl together across each leaf. The variegation is truly unique—no two leaves are the same—with brushstroke-like patterns that appear almost hand-painted. The undersides of the leaves are soft purple, and the plant’s elegant, upright habit makes it ideal for tabletops, shelves or bright corners where its bold colouring can be admired up close.
Like many Calatheas, ‘White Fusion’ can be fussy about its environment, but when happy, it rewards with stunning, constantly unfolding new leaves. It’s a statement piece for collectors and a true tropical showstopper.
Non-toxic to pets.
Comprehensive Care Instructions for Calathea 'White Fusion'
Lighting Requirements
Indoors: Bright, indirect light is essential to maintain variegation. Too little light will cause fading; too much direct sun may scorch the white portions.
Outdoors (mild climates): Grow in full shade or filtered light in a sheltered, frost-free spot.
Watering Regimen
Active Growth (Spring to Early Autumn):
Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water when the top 2–3cm feels dry. Use filtered or rainwater if possible, as this plant is sensitive to salts and chlorine.
Cooler Months:
Water less frequently, allowing the top layer of soil to dry slightly before rewatering.
Temperature & Humidity
Thrives in warm conditions between 18°C–26°C. Keep away from cold drafts and heaters.
Requires high humidity (60%+). Use a humidifier, pebble tray or place in a naturally humid room like a bathroom or laundry.
Fertilizing
Feed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a diluted, balanced liquid fertiliser. Avoid overfeeding, which may damage roots or leaf edges.
Pruning & Maintenance
Trim away damaged or browning leaves at the base. Wipe foliage gently with a damp cloth to keep leaves clean and vibrant.
Rotate the plant occasionally to maintain even shape.
Repotting
Repot every 1–2 years in spring using a well-draining, peat-based mix with added perlite or coco coir. Avoid compacted soils.
Pests & Troubleshooting
May be affected by spider mites, fungus gnats or mealybugs in dry or stagnant conditions.
Crispy or curling leaf edges usually indicate low humidity or inconsistent watering.
Faded variegation often means the plant needs more light.
Important Note: Worth the Extra Effort
Calathea 'White Fusion' requires a bit of attention, but it’s one of the most spectacular foliage plants available. With the right balance of light, water and humidity, it can thrive as a luminous, living piece of art.
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.
