Scientific Name: Calathea orbifolia ( Now officially Goeppertia orbifolia)

• Origin: Bolivia

• Light Requirements: Medium, filtered light

• Watering: Maintain moist soil with regular watering, but do not let the soil become soggy. Use filtered, distilled or rainwater ideally.

• Soil: Well draining potting mix. A good mix is two parts peat/coir and one part perlite.

• Temperature: 65°F (18°C) to 75ºF (24ºC)

• Fertilizer: Monthly while actively growing with 1/4 strength, balanced fertilizer. Flush the soil several times per year.

• Humidity: Needs high humidity to keep foliage looking well.

• Pruning: Minimal pruning requirements. Prune old or yellowed leaves.

• Propagation: Propagate by division in late spring/early summer. Can be tricky.

• Re-Potting: Calathea orbifolia doesn’t like to be repotted too often. Only once root-bound.