Calathea Orbifolia
- Selling fast
- New
- Statement
- Just Landed
- Pet safe
Small pots (2 to 4 inch) are young starters that grow with you. Bigger pots (6 inch and up) arrive fuller and more established.
- Light
- Medium light
- Water
- Frequent
- Temperament
- Steady routine
Calathea Orbifolia is the calathea people picture when they picture a calathea: huge oval leaves painted with neat silver-green stripes, each one looking hand-finished. It is bold without a single loud color on it.
It has a diva reputation, and part of it is earned: it wants consistent moisture, decent humidity, and no harsh sun. Meet those terms and it grows steadily into one of the most striking foliage plants in the house. It is also completely safe around pets, which is more than most statement plants can say.
Why You'll Love It
- Oversized leaves with clean silver striping
- Instant statement plant for medium-light rooms
- Completely non-toxic to cats and dogs
- The most requested calathea we did not carry, until now
Plant Care
- Light: Medium indirect light; direct sun scorches the stripes
- Water: Keep soil evenly moist; filtered or rain water keeps edges clean
- Difficulty: Moderate - consistency is the whole game
- Growth: Upright rosette, leaves get bigger as it matures
- Humidity: Prefers higher humidity; a humidifier or pebble tray helps
- Pet Friendly: Yes - listed non-toxic to cats and dogs
Botanical Name: Goeppertia orbifolia
Also Known As: Calathea orbifolia, Orbifolia Prayer Plant
Good For: Statement shelves, calathea collectors, pet homes
Each plant is naturally unique, so size, shape, and coloring may vary slightly from the photos.