Calathea orbifolia

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$7.85

A very handsome indoor plant, or understorey plant for shady tropical garden beds. This Bolivian beauty has leaves which unfurl from cigarette-scrolls into big broad circles, revealing subtle silvery-white stripes across each one. Give it some shade, regular misting, and a warm sheltered spot.<

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Description

Calathea orbifolia

APPEARANCE: Tropical foliage plant from South American rainforests with a rosette of large rounded leaves, light green striped with silvery-white. The stripe intensity will vary according to growing conditions and light levels, and the maturity of the plant
USE FOR : Indoor plant, tropical accent planting in shaded borders.
PLANTING : Plant in a shady spot with indirect sunlight. Prefers moisture-retaining soil or a good quality potting mix. Needs temperatures over 15C
CARE: Water regularly during the first 12 weeks and regularly once established. Mist regularly if air humidity is low, and wipe the leaves gently with a damp cloth to free them of dust. Apply a nitrogen rich slow release fertiliser every three months for vibrant healthy foliage.
HEIGHT & WIDTH: 50 cm H x 50 cm W.
YOUR PLANTS : These are tubestock plants, healthy young plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80mm high and 42 mm wide.
You can see an example in the image gallery.
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