Goeppertia orbifolia aka Calathea Orbifolia

With a bit of knowledge and dedication, you can successfully care for Calathea Orbifolia, making it a rewarding choice for those seeking a moderate challenge.

Calathea Orbifolia should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Calathea Orbifolia loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

To ensure optimal growth, the Calathea Orbifolia prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Calathea Orbifolia is not known to cause harm to humans or pets.

The Calathea Orbifolia is not in need of supplementary humidity. Most water is taken in by plants through their roots, thus soil watering is the most efficient way to provide humidity to your plants.

The Calathea Orbifolia should be repotted either when it doubles in size or annually, whichever comes first. Providing new potting soil with all the vital nutrients annually is enough to support the growth of the plant, and thus, there is no need for fertilizer. Remember that plants derive their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.

The Calathea Orbifolia is clumping in nature, with new growth originating from the soil in close proximity to the original plant.

Calathea Orbifolia’s native range is Tropical Americas.

If you provide your Calathea Orbifolia with adequate amounts of sunlight and water, it will bloom.