Brushstroke of the Amazon
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Native to the Amazonian jungles of South America, the Calathea Lancifolia features an eccentric reptilian pattern on its leaves, with a purple underside and lush green brushstrokes on top. It belongs to the Marantaceae family, often referred to as 'Prayer Plants.' Like humans (unlike most plants), these plants have a wake-and-sleep cycle according to their circadian rhythm. This means the leaves move upwards during the night and downwards during the day in search of sunlight.