4" Calathea Orbifolia

Calathea Orbifolia has a reputation of being a bit more of a fussy rascal than most Calatheas. The big, round, slightly tousled looking leaves are soft, polished green with silvery stripes, the greens following the veins. This native of Bolivia was first described by no less than Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck and named by him to honor contemporary German botanist Johann Heinrich Robert Goppert. Whew! Orbifolia can grow up to 3' tall with 1' dinner plate sized leaves, making it one of the larger Calatheas. As with other Calatheas and Maranta folks, Orbifolia will gather his lush leaves up and go nighty night, folding straight up; opening up and resuming his fine, full shape at first light in the morning, and with a plant this size, it is an interesting slow dance to see.

• Air Purifying
• Pet Friendly  

Quick Care Guide:

• Water - Med/High (4):  Prefers more water than most, but soil can dry out periodically. Use a spray bottle to mist and increase humidity levels without soaking the soil and roots.
• Light - Medium (3):  Plant prefers natural, diffused light. Can be placed in a spacious living room. Indirect light preferred. No direct sunlight on leaves.
• Difficulty - Medium (3):  Not too difficult to keep happy, but does require some attention.

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