Calathea Orbifolia

Name: Calathea Orbifolia
Brand: Ferny's
SKU: prod-calathea-orbifolia
Price: 54 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (164 reviews)

Goeppertia orbifolia

$78.00Includes Earthen Matte Ceramic (+$24)

Calathea Orbifolia is a botanical showstopper native to South American rainforests. Celebrated for its circular, oversized leaves marked with silver brushstrokes, it is a favorite for pet owners seeking safe, vibrant luxury flora.

Select Planter & Color:Earthen Matte Ceramic — Warm Sand

Greenhouse Direct Delivery

Ships in 1-2 business days with climate-controlled root thermal wraps, custom protective internal sleeves, and built-in moisture reserves.

Sunlight: Medium to bright filtered light. Direct sun will burn the delicate silver leaf patterns.

Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. Prefers filtered, distilled, or rainwater to prevent crispy leaf tips.

Humidity: Loves high humidity (55%+). Great candidate for a bathroom with a window or near a pebble tray.

Nutrition: Diluted nitrogen-rich fertilizer once every 4 weeks in spring/summer.

💡 Horticulturist Pro Tip: Use filtered or room-temperature rainwater, as Calatheas are sensitive to mineral salts and tap chlorine.

Plant Care & Lighting Science

Every Calathea Orbifolia shipped by Ferny's is acclimated in filtered glasshouses. When positioned in medium, it transpires moisture cleanly without scorching leaf margins. Keep 3 to 6 feet away from unshaded South/West windows.

Substrate, Drainage & Moisture Rhythm

Root rot occurs when water stagnates in un-aerated soils. Our potting configurations use porous chunky bark and perlite blends with custom drainage reservoirs. Always check the top 2 inches with your finger before soaking: Weekly to keep soil consistently lightly moist.

Greenhouse Direct & 30-Day Guarantee

Unlike warehouse middlemen who store foliage in dark fulfillment centers, Ferny's packs each living plant directly inside the nursery. Thermal root insulation protects against weather spikes in transit, guaranteed healthy for 30 full days.

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