Calathea Freddie PlantsCalathea Freddie Plants for Sale Online Calathea Freddie Plants have interesting leaves that look as if the plant is a pinwheel. Its colors are typically a variation of dark and light green. It does especially well in low light areas. It is a part of the Marantaceae family, and likes bright, indirect light at most, as the colors will fade and the leaves will burn if exposed to too much direct light. These plants like to dry out some between watering.