Velvet Calathea
Calathea Rufibarba
Overview
The Velvet Calathea, Calathea rufibarba, is prized for its velvety-feel, elongated dark green leaves with purplish undersides and wavy edges. This elegant tropical perennial reaches up to 2-3 feet high and wide, thriving in indirect light. Prefers humidity, moist soil but not waterlogged. Sensitive to cold, ideal for indoor landscapes or warm outdoor environs. Offers air-purifying qualities, adding a lush texture to the design palette.
Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater HighZones 3–8Type PerennialClimate Subtropical
Culture
- Sun
- Deep Shade, Shade
- Water
- High
- USDA zones
- 3–8
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 12–18 Inches
- Mature width
- 12–18 Inches
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Marantaceae
- Climate
- Subtropical
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- Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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