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
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Calathea orbifolia
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Genus
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Goeppertia
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Family
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Marantaceae
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Order
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Zingiberales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Calathea orbifolia Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Calathea orbifolia.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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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. |
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Calathea orbifolia Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Calathea orbifolia to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Calathea orbifolia to thrive is between 55% and 70%. |
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Calathea orbifolia Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Calathea orbifolia. |
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Suitability in pots |
4L
Calathea orbifolia plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 4L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Calathea orbifolia Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Calathea orbifolia plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
White
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Calathea orbifolia toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Calathea orbifolia Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Calathea orbifolia, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Calathea orbifolia Native Region |
Find out where the Calathea orbifolia plant originated. |
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Country |
United States of America (the)
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Specific Location
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This plant is native to South America. |