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Calathea orbifolia – Prayer Plant (17 cm Pot)
Plant Highlights: Large, beautifully striped leaves • Elegant tropical foliage • Thrives in bright, indirect light • Enjoys higher humidity • A striking statement houseplant
Overview
Calathea orbifolia is one of the most admired foliage houseplants, prized for its broad, rounded leaves marked with elegant silvery-green stripes. Its generous foliage creates a lush, tropical feel, making it an excellent choice for adding texture and softness to contemporary and traditional interiors alike.
Supplied in a 17 cm pot, this impressive indoor plant is ideal as a focal point on a side table, plant stand or shelf. Like other prayer plants, its leaves gently move in response to changing light levels, adding subtle interest throughout the day.
Plant Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Calathea orbifolia |
| Common Name | Prayer Plant |
| Plant Type | Indoor foliage plant |
| Pot Size | 17 cm |
| Position | Bright, indirect light |
| Soil | Moist but well-drained houseplant compost |
| Foliage | Large, rounded leaves with silver-green striping |
| Habit | Upright, clump-forming |
Indoor Growing Guide
Position in bright, indirect light, away from strong direct sunshine, which can scorch the foliage. Keep the compost evenly moist, allowing only the surface to dry slightly between waterings. Ensure excess water can drain freely and avoid leaving the pot sitting in water.
Calathea orbifolia appreciates higher humidity and performs particularly well in naturally humid rooms. Protect it from cold draughts and sudden temperature changes, and feed with a balanced houseplant fertiliser during spring and summer while actively growing.
Regularly wipe the broad leaves with a soft, damp cloth to keep them free from dust and looking their best.
Indoor Placement
This plant is particularly well suited to:
- Bright bathrooms with natural light
- Living rooms
- Home offices
- Bedrooms with bright, indirect light
- Kitchens with good natural light
Avoid placing it in direct midday sun or close to radiators and heating vents.
Why We Love It
The oversized, beautifully striped foliage makes Calathea orbifolia one of the most elegant foliage houseplants available. Its graceful habit and distinctive leaves create an immediate focal point while bringing a fresh, tropical feel to indoor spaces.
Product Information
- Supplied in a 17 cm pot.
- Indoor foliage plant with large ornamental leaves.
- Distinctive silver-green striped foliage.
- Best grown in bright, indirect light.
- Prefers moist, well-drained compost and higher humidity.
Good to Know: The 17 cm measurement refers to the pot size supplied and not the mature size of the plant. Consistent moisture, good humidity and stable indoor temperatures will help keep the foliage looking healthy and vibrant throughout the year.
Indoor growing & care
- Plant type
- houseplant
- Position & light
- Bright indirect
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained· Moist
- Foliage
- evergreen
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