Velvet Calathea

Velvet Calathea peat free houseplant
Sustainably grown Velvet Calathea potted houseplant
Velvet Calathea houseplant in grey pot
Velvet Calathea houseplants growing sustainably
Velvet Calathea
Calathea Rufibarba
Height
Regular price £16.00
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A wonderful mix of velevty texture and contrasting green and burgundy colours the Velvet Calathea is incredibly eye-catching with its wavy leaves.
  • Ease of care - 

    Moderate

  • Pet friendly

  • Lighting - 

    Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light


  • Recycled, peat free growing medium

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The Velvet Calathea is a Marantaceae plant that is native to northeastern Brazil. The botanical name Rufibarba is derived from the Latin words, "Rufus", meaning red, and "Barab," meaning beard, referring to the leaves’ fuzzy undersides.

The Velvet Calathea can grow up to 1m high.  

Allow top half of soil to dry out between watering

Feed every 3-4 weeks from spring to early autumn with a nitrogen based fertiliser.

Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light

The height of the plant is meaured from the bottom of the nursery pot. Diameter is that of the nursery pot.

Each plant is unique and therefore may differ from the images shown. Size and shape may vary, so all height measurements shown are approximate.

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