Calathea Orbifolia

• The Calathea orbifolia is a species of tropical plant that is commonly grown indoors. The reason why calatheas are common houseplants is due to their enormous, showy, decorative leaves. 

• Calathea orbifolia plants have large, silvery-green leaves with pronounced dark-colored veins. Although this calathea species grows well at home, there are a few care essentials to help the plant thrive.

• Calathea plant has beautiful small leaves like the design on leaves. This plant has bright color, upright, oblong leaves.

• The beautiful striped leaves of a Calathea grow at the end of long stems and require quite a bit of care to stay looking good.

• Calathea is treasured for their large, oval, distinctly patterned, and vibrantly coloured leaves.

Growing Conditions: 

• Light: dislike direct sunlight. If exposed to direct light, their leaves will fade in color intensity and often develop blotches or patches. In the winter, when the plants go into dormancy (and sometimes die back completely), give them bright light to maintain growth.

• Water: During the growth season, water frequently and never allow potting soil to dry out. They are very susceptible to drought. However, to avoid fungal problems, try not to get water directly on the leaves or let it sit.

• Soil: A rich, peat-based potting soil with excellent drainage is beneficial.

• Fertilizer: Feed with a weak liquid fertilizer throughout the growing season. Cut fertilizer back to once a month or so in the winter.

• Repotting: calathea are not necessarily fast-growing plants and even healthy specimens likely only need to be repotted every other year. During repotting, gently remove plant from its old container, shake roots clean, and place into new container with fresh potting soil. Divide the plant during repotting to increase your stock. Repot in the spring, before the growing season starts.