Calathea Rufibarba 'Furry Feather'
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| Management number | 250425294 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$9.80 | Model Number | 250425294 | ||
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- Description
- Calathea 'Furry Feather' - Furry Feather Calathea Care Guide
- FAQ/Common Issues
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Calathea Rufibarba 'Furry Feather', also called Furry Feather Calathea, is a tropical indoor plant native to the rainforests of Brazil. A member of the Marantaceae family, it brings jungle character into your home as a prayer plant that responds to light throughout the day.
Long, wavy lance-shaped leaves are glossy deep green on top with burgundy-purple undersides. The soft, velvety fuzz covers the underside and stems, earning it the "Furry Feather" name. Growth is upright and clumping, gradually filling out into a full rosette.
Rather than notable blooms, this air-cleaning plant earns attention through its living, responsive foliage. Like a true prayer plant, its leaves gently rise and lower throughout the day in response to light. It naturally purifies indoor air and filters formaldehyde and other toxins from your space.
It grows well in kitchens, bathrooms, and offices where humidity stays naturally high or where you can maintain it consistently. Rotate it regularly for even, balanced growth, and keep it away from air conditioning vents, heating units, and cold drafts since sudden temperature shifts affect it. This pet-friendly plant is safe for cats and dogs, and it has good potential as a terrarium plant where humidity remains consistently high.
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Calathea Rufibarba 'Furry Feather' grows well in medium to bright indirect light and tolerates lower light, but scorches in direct sun.
Water it every 7-10 days during spring and summer, reducing to every 14 days in winter when growth slows.
Calathea 'Furry Feather' does best in a well-draining, moisture-retentive mix of peat or coco coir, perlite, and compost.
It prefers temperatures between 65 and 85°F and cannot tolerate frost or temperatures below 55°F.
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Calathea 'Furry Feather' is a moderate grower that benefits from balanced liquid fertilizer applied monthly during spring and summer.
It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11, where temperatures rarely drop below 20°F. It grows outdoors year-round in Florida, Hawaii, southern California, coastal Oregon, southern Texas, Arizona, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. It also grows in frost-free pockets within Nevada's lower desert regions and can grow outside during warmest months in other warm-climate areas.
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Q: Is Calathea Rufibarba 'Furry Feather' safe for pets?
A: It is non-toxic to cats and dogs and safe for pet households.
Q: What causes brown or crispy leaf edges?
A: Calathea Rufibarba 'Furry Feather' needs 60% humidity or above to stay fully healthy. Place it near a kitchen or bathroom, use a humidifier, or set it on a pebble tray with water.
Q: How do I know when Calathea 'Furry Feather' needs water?
A: The leaves will wilt slightly when the soil dries out.
Q: Can it grow under office fluorescent or LED lights?
A: Calathea 'Furry Feather' grows comfortably under office LED lighting as long as humidity is maintained and it stays away from drying air vents.
Q: How do you propagate Furry Feather Calathea?
A: Divide it at repotting time by separating healthy clumps with their own roots and potting them individually in spring when the plant is actively growing.
Q: Will direct sun damage the foliage?
A: Furry Feather Calathea leaves scorch in south-facing windows with direct sun exposure, so keep it in medium to bright indirect light away from afternoon rays.
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