Calathea Orbifolia

The Calathea Orbifolia is a species of plant in the family Marantaceae. Native to Bolivia, the Orbifolia features streaky foliage with contrasting dark and light green coloring. Emerging for the center of this plant, leaves are round and grow quite wide as the plant matures. If you watch closely, you'll notice its leaves move around to adjust to the light and often draw in during the night hours. This plant thrives in medium indirect light and requires high levels of humidity for best growth. 

Ed's Plant Profile

• Botanical Name: Calathea Orbifolia 
• Family: Marantaceae
• Native Range: Bolivia

Ed's Care Guide

• Care Level: Moderate
• Light Preference: Medium Light, Low/Shade, Bright/Indirect
• Water Frequency: High/Moist. Thrives in evenly moist, well-drained soil. Allow the surface of the soil to slightly dry out between watering. These plants can be sensitive to hard water or water that has too many additives. We recommend using filtered tap water or rain water
  
• Humidity Preference: High
• Temperature: Prefers warmth; 60-85F
• Soil Type: Regular potting mix, Peaty mix, Airy and slightly acidic
• Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves
• Feeding: Fertilize every couple of weeks with a diluted balanced fertilizer during spring and summer
• Propagation: Root division 
• Growth Habit: Upright, Bushy. Can grow up to 2' tall and generally prefers to be repotted every two years
• Toxicity: Non-toxic to humans and pets. However, with all plants we recommend you exercise caution with children and pets