Calathea Orbifolia

Overview

Orbifolia is famous for its wide silver-striped leaves. It demands consistent humidity and low-mineral water.

How to grow it

Humidity above 60%, temperature 18–24 °C, room-temperature water.

Watering

Keep soil lightly moist, never soggy. Use rain or distilled water.

Light

Medium filtered light; direct sun scorches leaves.

Soil

Aroid-style mix, airy and well-draining.

Fertilizing

Heavily diluted, every 4–6 weeks.

Pruning

Remove browned leaves at the base.

Repotting

Every 2 years, gently — roots are fragile.

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