15 Gorgeous Houseplants You Won't Struggle To Keep Alive

10.Calathea Exotica

Watering: Once a week

Light: Bright (with some shade)

Calathea Exotica is a striking indoor plant with silvery green striped leaves and a burgundy underside, similar to the Prayer Plant. Popular for its beauty and ease of care, it thrives best in the shade, as direct sunlight can cause it to wilt more quickly.

During the summer, the plant produces flowers in shades of yellow, purple, and white. The flowers feature an asymmetrical structure with three petals and three free sepals, though the bracts often steal the show with their vibrant colors. A unique feature of Calathea Exotica is its leaf movement: at night, the leaves fold up, and in the morning, they unfurl to catch the first rays of sunlight.