Bright, indirect light suits most of our plants. Keep them a metre or two from a sunny window and out of harsh afternoon sun.
Water when the top few centimetres of soil are dry, then let the extra drain away. Most plants need less water in winter.
Leave a new plant in its nursery pot for two weeks while it settles. Move up to a pot 2–5 cm wider once roots poke out of the base.
Calatheas are pet-safe. Monsteras, pothos, fiddle leaf figs and snake plants can upset curious pets if chewed, so keep them out of reach.