Calathea rufibarba / Furry Feather Calathea / Prayer Plant
Velvety dark green leaves with striking purple leaf backs and stems. A beautiful upright plant that is safe for your pets and small people.
Pot diameter: 12cm | Height: 40cm
£12.00
Out of stock
How to care for your Calathea
LIGHT: Medium to bright indirect light, some early morning and/or evening sun is fine but avoid strong direct sun.
WATERING: Likes to be slightly moist at all times. Avoid waterlogging but also do not allow to dry out completely.
HUMIDITY: Enjoys humidity but will tolerate average home environments, avoid drying heat or cold draughts. Humidity can be increased by pebble trays, grouping with other plants or a humidifier.
TEMPERATURE: Enjoys warmth of 15-30°C. Avoid draughts.
FEEDING: Liquid houseplant feed as instructions on bottle during spring and summer. In autumn and winter feed less and only if plants continue to actively grow.
GROWTH: Upright. Average growth rate. Can reach up to 60cm in height.
TOXICITY: Safe for pets and people.
OTHER: Use a soft damp cloth to clean leaves or give plant an occasional gentle tepid spray down to remove dust.
