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Orbifolia Prayer Plant

Calathea orbifolia

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Overview

The Orbifolia Prayer Plant, or Calathea orbifolia, is a striking tropical houseplant with broad, rounded leaves brushed in silvery green stripes. It forms a mounded specimen 12-36 inches tall and nearly as wide over time. Grow it in low to medium indirect light, evenly moist, well-drained potting mix, and moderate to high humidity, using filtered water when possible. Hardy in USDA Zones 11-12.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Medium
Orbifolia Prayer Plant (Calathea orbifolia) — is a striking tropical houseplant with broad

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
1–3 Ft.

Classification

Family
Marantaceae

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Orbifolia Prayer Plant (Calathea orbifolia) — is a striking tropical houseplant with broad

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners

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