The calathea plant are famous due to their picturesque leaves and possess a variety of beautiful options. Common varieties are Calathea Orbifolia which has broad and silver striped leaves, Calathea Medallion which has a rounded patterned leaf and Calathea Lancifolia (Rattlesnake Plant) which has a wavy edge. Calathea Zebrina has zebra-striped leaves which are velvety. Every kind possesses its own patterns and colors, which suggest them to be perfect to be used as interior decoration. These plants are referred to as prayer plants since at night the leaf of the plant would move upward.