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Calathea Orbifolia
A bold indoor plant with patterned foliage
£16
(Price varies by plant height)
Bright, indirect light
Pet friendly
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Key information
The Calathea Orbifolia is part of the Prayer Plant family. Soto love the interest the large round green leaves with their silvery white stripes bring to a space. The leaves of the Orbifolia start light green and unfurl into darker green. The Calathea Orbifolia is perfect for those looking for an air-purifying plant that doesn’t need to be in bright sunlight.
Delivery & Returns
SOTO GARDENS EDITS AND COLLECTIONS: Orders placed using the spring 2026 pre-order discount will be delivered from the 17th March. A member of the Soto team will be in touch to organise delivery. Soto deliver nationwide for all plants, pots and accessories via our courier partner, DPD within 3-7 working days. Delivery is free for all orders over £75. For orders under £75, we charge £6. If you would like your order delivered after this period, please let us know when you’d like to take receipt in the delivery notes. Soto Guests, including BIG GREEN EGG, GARDEN TRADING and FLOWERBX are delivered in accordance with their T&C’s. Please see our delivery and returns page for more information. Please contact Soto if you’ve any questions.
Top Tip
Yellow leaves suggest the plant has been scorched by the sun, move to a spot out of direct sunlight.
How to care for Calathea Orbifolia
Aspect
Bright, indirect light
Calathea Orbifolia prefers bright, indirect light but will perform in lower light. Too much direct light will fade the colours of this pretty plant.
Care Level
Easy
The Calathea Orbifolia is easy to look after.
Watering
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Don’t allow the top two centimetres of soil to try out, this will cause leaves to brown.
Humidity
The higher the better
The Calathea Orbifolia loves humid environments, spray regularly. Regular misting can help create a more humid environment.
Quick facts
BOTANICAL NAME
Calathea Orbifolia
PLANT TYPE
Indoor Plant, Prayer Plant
NURSERY POT SIZE
12cm, 17cm, 19cm
PLANT HEIGHT (INCLUDING POT)
30-35cm, 60-70cm, 70-80cm
WARNING SIGNS
Yellow leaves indicate scorched by the sun. Limp leaves suggest it is thirsty.
TOXICITY
Calathea Orbifolia are considered non-toxic to humans and animals
Indoor plants help bring personality, break up spaces and introduce new textures and tones.
At Soto we want to make looking after your plants as easy and enjoyable as possible. The Calathea Orbifolia plant profile will help you get to know your new plant.
The Calathea, or Prayer Plant, is a popular plant due to the stunning leaf pattern and movement. Native to the rainforests of Bolivia, the Calathea orbifolia thrives in dappled sunlight.
Soto love the leaves with a distinctive pattern of silver-green-white stripes that radiate outward from the central vein, creating a bold and striking appearance.
Like many Calathea species, Calathea orbifolia exhibits nyctinasty, a phenomenon where the leaves open and close in response to light changes.,
Try to maintain a temperature range of 18-24°C and high humidity. This plant is perfect for bathrooms! Otherwise mist.
It is best to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. We suggest using a small watering can. In the spring and summer feed the plant with a liquid feed. We suggest trimming yellow or damaged leaves and regular pruning helps maintain the plant's shape.
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