Alizais part of a big family of Calatheas raised in the Amazon forestof Brazil. The strong and sturdy leaves of some of the Calathea are actually used by locals in Brazilas packaging material for fresh fish. This family of plants has become quite popular in recent years due to their colourful foliage which is not often seen in pet friendly plants. Calathea like to be in a well light room but without any direct sunlight. They can tolerate lower light conditions which make them ideal for locations a bit further away from your windows.