Calathea Orbifolia

Calathea

The name Calathea comes from the Greek word for basket. These plants belong to the Prayer Plant family, Marantaceae.

Light Level

Medium

Applications

Atrium, Living Wall, Rotation, Tabletop

Place of Origin

Brazil, South America

Designer Notes

  • Striped variegation with velvety, high-contrast colors, varietals can come in purple, dark green, and sage.
  • Also known as the Prayer Plant because the leaves fold together at night in its native habitat.
  • Foliage is used in Bangkok, Thailand to make decorative rice containers sold to tourists.

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