Calathea Orbifolia

Calathea Orbifolia

Is a Species of

Prayer Plant.

Native to Bolivia, it is commonly kept as a houseplant in temperate zones for its ornamental leaves. It requires partial shade, humidity, and good drainage to thrive. Calathea Orbifolia’s large, round leaves are subtly striped with pale, silvery markings. The undersides of the leaf are also silvery green.

Calathea orbifolia is a beautiful houseplant highly sought after due to the exquisite beauty of its large, round leaves and its air-purifying qualities.

Variation Of Name :

Calathea orbifolia symbolised something that starts with auspiciousness. The real name Ctenanthe oppenheimiana Tricolor. The family name is Marantaceae. this plant has  some unique names they are:

Goeppertia orbifolia,

Peacock plant 

Zebra plant

Never Never Plant

Prayer plant

CalatheaThat meaning is derived from the expression ‘to turn over a new leaf’, which is what the plant does when it gets dark.
They really can bring auspiciousness? I don’t know but they can produce oxygen, they can air purify our indoors, can reduce stress, look beautiful, and make me feel fresh and cool. helps to start a new day this is how the prayer-plants bring for me auspiciousness.

Care for:

Calathea Orbifolia Care. These plants need plenty of attention to thrive, and trying to keep calatheas alive can be a challenge, even for the most experienced plant parents. One of the reasons they’re often nurtured in greenhouses is their need for a warm, humid environment.

Sunlight :

 Calathea plants need bright, but not direct, sunlight to grow. This is because they grow on the floor of jungles and forests where they get limited light through the tops of the trees. Direct sunlight will burn the leaves of a Calathea plant and cause it to lose its vibrant colours.

Indirect sun Light:

Indirect light – Calathea plants need bright, but not direct, sunlight to grow. This is because they grow on the floor of jungles and forests where they get limited light through the tops of the trees. Direct sunlight will burn the leaves of a Calathea plant and cause it to lose its vibrant colours.

Air Purify

Known for the unique leaf movements of patterned foliage, Calathea plants have an exotic feel that will brighten up any room. With its beautiful yet unique colouring, the Calathea plant purifies the surrounding air by filtering out a multitude of poisonous compounds.

The Right

Amount Of watering

It’s important to ensure that your Calathea doesn’t sit in soggy wet soil for prolonged periods. You will also want it to be in good draining soil, a mixture of 3 parts potting mix to 1 part perlite would be perfect. People often overwater their Calathea, which can lead to root rot, which is hard to reverse.

Happy Propagating:

propagating helps to encourage bushier growth that will help thicken up lean limbs. It makes them happy to place them in a naturally humid spot like a bathroom or kitchen, they need to sit the pot on a saucer filled with pebbles and water or mist their leaves regularly.

Calatheas prefer humidity levels of around 50% and indoor temperatures between 21ºC and 30ºC. To help achieve these conditions, keep your calatheas away from cold, drafty windows and doors and place them near a humidifier or in a bathroom, where they can bask in shower steam