{"product_id":"calathea-calathea-orbifolia","title":"Calathea - Calathea orbifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCalathea orbifolia\u003c\/em\u003e is a calathea with a rosette of large, rounded leaves in light green, striped with silvery white. It comes from the rainforests of South America, grows about 50cm tall and wide, and suits bright rooms, shaded patios and frost free tropical borders. The stripe intensity varies with light levels, growing conditions and the age of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig round leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large circular leaves in a tidy rosette give the plant a bold, sculptural shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilvery stripes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale silvery white stripes run across each light green leaf, a softer look than darker calatheas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves that unfurl.\u003c\/strong\u003e New leaves start as tight scrolls and open into broad circles, which is part of the show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA compact 50cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays about 50cm tall and wide, so it fits a shelf, a table or a shaded border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Calatheas are not considered toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A warm, bright room out of direct sun is ideal. Stand it on a stable surface away from heaters, air conditioners and draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e As tropical accent planting in frost free gardens, plant 50cm apart so the rosettes touch and form a continuous leafy edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatio containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a warm, sheltered spot, a medium pot of moisture retaining mix gives a strong foliage feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Calathea orbifolia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade with indirect sunlight, and a warm, sheltered position. It needs temperatures over 15C, so outdoors it suits tropical and subtropical gardens. Everywhere else, grow it indoors or on a protected patio in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moisture retaining soil or a good quality potting mix. Good drainage still matters, so the roots do not stay waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning is needed. Remove old or damaged leaves at the base to keep the rosette tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Calathea orbifolia as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10, in 200mm pots in packs of 6 and in 300mm pots singly. The 200mm and 300mm sizes give you a fuller rosette from the start, while tubes suit a larger shaded planting. Keep it warm and out of cold draughts when it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability of the tube varies, because it comes from our grower rather than from our own shelves, so it is not always available. When it shows as sold out there is none ready, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/calathea\"\u003eBrowse the calathea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eHouse and indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/calathea-care-guide-australia\"\u003eFixing brown edges and curling leaves\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-exotic-plants-guide\"\u003eA guide to indoor exotic plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves curling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry air or too little water. Mist regularly, keep the plant out of draughts and away from heaters, and water regularly. The calathea care guide linked above covers curling in more detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should I put it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a warm, sheltered spot with bright shade and indirect light. A bright room away from direct sun suits it, as does a covered patio in a warm climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep the stripes strong?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStripe intensity varies with light and the age of the plant. Give it steady indirect light and a consistent position, and avoid moving it from place to place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790192312639,"sku":"CAL-ORB-tube","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790192378175,"sku":"CAL-ORB-140MM-P10","price":259.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790192410943,"sku":"CAL-ORB-200MM-P6","price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67790192443711,"sku":"CAL-ORB-300MM","price":115.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/calathea-calathea-orbifolia.jpg?v=1792195854","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/calathea-calathea-orbifolia","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}