Unique, Showy Foliage
Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)
Average Watering Needs
Mature Height 3 Feet
Pet Safe

The Orbifolia Calathea is a darling prayer plant that also goes by Peacock Plant and Zebra Plant. Its round leaves have a pronounced midrib and a slight ripple. The veining creates the appearance of alternating light and dark green stripes for a unique and mesmerizing look. The foliage will bend upward overnight and lower back into position during the day. Calatheas are humidity-loving plants requiring specific care, but Orbifolia Calathea is easy to maintain once you get the hang of caring for prayer plants.

Best Locations For Growing Orbifolia Calathea

Calatheas love humidity. The Orbifolia Calathea needs an area with extra moisture in the air, so a steamy bathroom or kitchen is a natural fit. Using a humidifier or pebble tray, you can make any spot a good location. This pet-friendly plant requires hands-on care and attention, so choose a place that receives good sunlight, but make sure it is easily accessible for routine watering.

Orbifolia Calathea Sunlight Requirements

Medium to bright indirect light is best for Orbifolia Calathea. The delicate foliage will burn if exposed to direct sunlight, but this plant needs lots of light to thrive and push out new growth.

Orbifolia Calathea Care

Remove dead or damaged growth using a clean pair of pruning shears. Any dry leaf edges can be cut away as long as at least half of the leaf remains. Calathea can be propagated through division. When this lovely plant starts to outgrow its pot, it can be replanted into a larger container, or the roots can be gently divided into small plants.

Watering Orbifolia Calathea

Keep the soil consistently damp for the thirsty Orbifolia Calathea. Do not allow the soil to dry out, and water when the top layer of soil is slightly damp. While Calathea plants like damp conditions, avoid leaving them in standing water, which can damage the roots. Increased moisture in the air is a must. The leaves will dry and turn brown along the edges without enough humidity. Use a pebble tray or humidifier if your home is not naturally humid enough.

Feeding Orbifolia Calathea

Help support new foliage growth by feeding Orbifolia Calathea once per month during the growing season. Use a fertilizer high in nitrogen to increase leaf production. Take a break from feeding Calathea in winter if the plant is dormant.

Orbifolia Calathea Information

Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light

Care Requirements: Easy

Watering Requirements: Average - When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.

Pet Friendly: Yes

Kid Friendly: Yes

Air Purifier: Moderate

Habit: Upright

Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast

Mature Height: 3.2 feet

Mature Spread: 12 inches

Flowering: No

Flower Color(s): Purple, White

Flower Shade/Description: White/Purple

Fragrant: No

Foliage Type:

Foliage Color(s): Green, Silver

Foliage Description: Striped with Pale Silver-Green

Temperature: 65° - 75°F (18° - 24°C)

Humidity: High

Common Name: Orbifolia Calathea

Other Name(s): Orbifolia Prayer Plant

Scientific Name: Calathea orbifolia

Plant Type: House Plant

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

Orbifolia Calathea