Calathea orbifolia Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips

Calathea orbifolia, or  Round-Leaved Calathea, is a plant native to South America, particularly Bolivia. It is easy to care for as an ornamental plant. It only needs to be kept moist and needs to be moist well-drained. This medium-sized plant is suitable for a home table.

Common Name

Round-Leaved Calathea
Plant Type
Houseplants Perennials
Taxonomy
Scientific name
Calathea orbifolia
Genus
Goeppertia
Family
Marantaceae
Order
Zingiberales
Class
Monocotyledons

Calathea orbifolia Water Needs

Water requirements and watering times for Calathea orbifolia.
Water Needs
Average
Cups
Generally, Calathea orbifolia needs water once every 7 days in 3 cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Calathea orbifolia needs about 0.75 L per 7 days.

Calathea orbifolia Temperature, Humidity, and Light

Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Calathea orbifolia to thrive.

Light Requirements

± 4 hours

Temperature

65°F to 80°F

Humidity Preference

High

The ideal humidity range for your Calathea orbifolia to thrive is between 55% and 70%.

Calathea orbifolia Soil Types and Growing Media

Information about soil and suitable planting media for Calathea orbifolia.

Suitability in pots

4L

Calathea orbifolia plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 4L.

Soil type

loam
Soil Drainage
Moist but well-drainage

Soil PH

acid neutral

Calathea orbifolia Characteristics

All you need to know about the characteristics of the Calathea orbifolia plant.

Maximum Height

36 Inches or 1 meters

Spread

24 Inches or 1 meters

Color

Green
White
Celadon

Characteristics

Showy Evergreen

Is Calathea orbifolia toxic to pets?

No

Garden Style

Patio And Containers

Calathea orbifolia Grow and Care

Find out information on how to propagate Calathea orbifolia, when it flowers, and how to care for it.

Maintenance

easy

Propagation Methods

root division

Flowering season

No flowers

Calathea orbifolia Native Region

Find out where the Calathea orbifolia plant originated.

Country

United States of America (the)
Specific Location

This plant is native to South America.

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