Scientific name | Calathea Orbifolia |
Common Name | Calathea Orbifolia |
Watering | Once per week and keep moist |
Pests | Spider mites, mealybugs, scale and thrips |
Pet friendliness | Not hazardous |
Light | Bright, indirect light |
Temperature | 18-24 °C |
Humidity | 50-60% mist if needed |
Pot requirement | Good drainage and repot every 1-2 years |
Plant height | Up to 90 cm |
Potting mix | Potting soil / Red soil / Manure / Perlite |
Nutrition | Apply manure once in fortnight and NPK in next fortnight |
Pruning & training | Remove dead and diseased leaves with sterile shears |
Common color & season | N/A |
Description | Calathea orbifolia is a species of a tropical plant that is commonly grown indoors. The reason why calatheas are common houseplants is due to their enormous, showy, decorative leaves. These plants have large, silvery-green leaves with pronounced dark-colored veins. |
Additional information
Size | 20–30cm, 30-40cm, 40-50cm, 60-80cm |
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