Calathea Orbitfolia《青苹果竹芋》

🌿 Why You’ll Love Calathea ‘Orbifolia’:

• Large, round leaves with soft silver-green striping

• A refined, sculptural focal point for indoor spaces

• Safe for pets and air-purifying

• Adds a luxurious, tropical feel without being overpowering

• Slow-growing and compact—great for corners or floor displays

🌿 Calathea Orbifolia – Care Guide

Calathea orbifolia is a showstopping tropical houseplant admired for its large, round, silvery-green leaves with broad, pale stripes. Its striking, almost metallic foliage adds instant elegance and calm to any indoor setting. Like other prayer plants, it gently folds its leaves upward at night.

☀️ Light Requirements

• Thrives in bright, indirect light

• Tolerates medium light, but avoid harsh sun

• Direct sunlight can fade or scorch leaves

💧 Watering

• Water when the top 2–3 cm (1 inch) of soil feels dry

• Keep soil consistently moist, but not soggy

• Use filtered, rain, or distilled water – sensitive to chemicals in tap water

🌱 Soil & Potting

• Use a well-draining, airy potting mix (peat/coco coir + perlite)

• Pot must have drainage holes

• Repot yearly or when roots become crowded

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Prefers 18–26°C (65–78°F)

• Avoid cold air and sudden temperature shifts

• Needs high humidity – use a pebble tray, mist regularly, or run a humidifier

🍃 Fertilizing

• Feed every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer

• Use a diluted balanced houseplant fertilizer

• Pause fertilizing in fall and winter

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Trim yellow or brown leaves to keep it looking lush

• Wipe leaves gently to remove dust

• Propagation is possible via division during repotting

✅ Ideal For

• Statement plant lovers, modern spaces, or indoor jungles

• Homes with humid environments or humidity setups

• Pet- and kid-friendly households

⚠️ Pet Safety

• Calathea orbifolia is non-toxic to pets and humans 🌿🐾

Calathea ‘Orbifolia’ is a symbol of natural elegance—a peaceful statement plant that elevates your space with every graceful leaf