The Calathea Orbifolia is one of the rare varieties and characterized by its large, fan shape leaves in a light green color, with beautiful silver-white stripes. Each leaf can grow to a size of 4"-9" inch. Calatheas originate from the tropics, natives to the amazonian rain forest. They are commonly known for their fascinating night time habit. They fold their leaves together at night, like raised hands in prayer, then opening up again during the day to follow the sun's movement. For this charming display, Calathea plants are also known as Prayer plants.
| LEARN TO CARE | |
| SUN | Full Shade Do not expose the plant in direct sun. |
| LIGHT | Bright Indirect light Require Bright indirect light but can even sustaining in low light. |
| WATER | Every 2 Weeks Allow top 2"-3" inches of the soil to dry out before watering again. Calathea's are sensitive to chemicals in water. Therefore, if using tap water allow the water to sit out over night before watering. |
| HUMIDITY | High Prefers warm temperature between 60°/15.6° and 80°F/26.7°C. |
| FERTILIZER | Monthly Fertilize only during warmer months with half the recommended strength of basic houseplant food. Do not fertilize during winter or the plant is not actively growing. |
| TOXICITY | Non-Toxic This is a pet safe plant |