Calathea
Goeppertia orbifolia · Family Marantaceae
Also known as: prayer plant, calathea orbifolia
- Light
- Partial shade to bright indirect
- Watering
- Every 4 days
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- Pet-safe
- Yes
Care
Where to put it
Bedroom or living room, away from air conditioning.
Light
Soft indirect light. Direct sun fades the leaves.
Watering
Moist compost, never soggy. Filtered water is best.
About the plant
Calathea orbifolia has large, rounded leaves with silvery stripes and is highly decorative. It is known for being fussy: it wants high humidity, good-quality water and no direct sun at all. In a pot it usually reaches 60 cm.
Origin
Native to the humid tropical forests of Bolivia, growing in the shade of larger trees.
What it likes
- Humidity above 50%
- Soft indirect light
- Filtered water or rainwater
What it dislikes
- Direct sun on the leaves
- Dry air and crispy tips
- Very cold or chlorinated water
Did you know?
Like prayer plants, it moves its leaves through the day, raising them at night and lowering them in the morning.
