Origin
South America
Light
Dappled shade
Watering
Twice a week
Care
Expert
Flowering
Foliage
Indoor
Calathea Orbifolia
With broad round leaves striped in silver and soft green, the Calathea Orbifolia is the most majestic of the prayer plants.
Care Profile
A guide to ensuring your botanical companion thrives.
Origin
South America
Light
Bright indirect
Watering
Weekly
Maintenance
Expert
The grand rounds of Bolivia
Native to the humid forests of Bolivia, the Orbifolia stands out for its nearly circular leaves, far larger than those of other Calatheas, striped like a precious metal.
Like all prayer plants, it raises and lowers its leaves with the rhythm of the day, but demands in return steady humidity and perfectly soft water.
"The Orbifolia turns every leaf into a living disc of silver."
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Styling Tip 01
Demineralized Water
Limescale and chlorine immediately brown its leaf edges.
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Styling Tip 02
Constant Humidity
A humidifier or tray of damp pebbles prevents its tips from drying out.
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Styling Tip 03
Never Direct Sun
Its stripes fade and scorch under direct rays.
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Origin
Southeast Asia
Light
Low to bright
Watering
Weekly
Care
Easy
Flowering
Foliage