Calathea Orbifolia 'S'
The package contains a plant in a plastic pot.
About the plant:
Calathea or calathea originates from the tropical regions of South and Central America and is a shrub-like plant with thin stems and relatively wide and large leaves. In the rainforest, it forms a dense undergrowth, most often in the shade of tall trees. Calathea, together with the genera Marantha, Ctenanthe and Stromanthe, form a very similar group of so-called prayer plants . They are called this because they always start to straighten their leaves towards evening, which can resemble hands folded in prayer. In the morning, they unfold and open their leaves again. Calatheas differ from other praying mantises in that their leaves grow rolled up into cones.
Calathea orbifolia impresses with its large, oval leaves with pronounced, light green ribbing. From May to August, small white flowers may appear on the stems or near the leaves of the plant.
Difficulty: For beginners
Purifies the air: Yes
Pet friendly: Yes
Suitable for hydroponics: Yes
Suitable for kokedama: No
Approximate height of plant with pot : 50 cm
Flowerpot diameter : 14 cm
Every plant is different, just like us humans. Please allow for possible appearance differences from the product photo.
We wrote more about praying mantises in our article .
Light
Light
Watering
Watering
Humidity
Humidity
Propagation
Propagation
Common problems
Common problems
- Overwatering: Too much water can cause root rot, yellowing and leaf drop.
- Dry air: due to insufficient air humidity, the leaves of the plant can start to dry from the tips and turn yellow or curl.
- Burn: direct light can burn the leaves of the plant, causing dark and dry spots.
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Delivery to the address by courier
We ship live plant orders Monday through Thursday. If we are unable to prepare your order during these days, we will ship it again the following week. We want to avoid plants sitting in the warehouse for too long, which is especially important during the winter months when cold conditions can be detrimental to them.
Individual shipping prices:
1. DPD
The day before delivery, a DPD courier will contact you with the exact delivery date. If you would like to redirect the shipment to a pick-up point, you can arrange this directly with the carrier. However, we strongly recommend not redirecting to pick-up boxes during the winter months, as low temperatures can damage the plants. In such a case, we cannot be held responsible for the condition of the plants and no claims will be accepted.
The price of delivery of plants and accessories throughout the Czech Republic is 149 CZK, and to Slovakia it is 8 €.
2. Mail order company
You can have the selected goods delivered to a Zásilkovna pick-up point in the Czech Republic for 89 CZK or in Slovakia for 5 €. Simply select the "Zásilkovna" delivery option when ordering. After completing your order, you will be able to select a specific pick-up point using the map.
Please note that Zásilkovna has restrictions on the dimensions and weight of the package. If you do not see the Zásilkovna option, you probably have larger products in your cart and you need to choose another carrier. In the winter months, we strongly recommend not choosing delivery to Z-Boxes due to the risk of plants dying in frost. In such a case, we are not responsible for the condition of the plants and the claim will not be accepted.
3. Personal pickup
You can pick up your order in person for free at Křižíkova 55/65, Prague 8. Once your order is ready, we will send you an email with information about the possibility of picking it up. If you do not pick up your order within 3 business days , or do not inform us of a different pick-up date, it will be automatically canceled .
In the case of payment by cash on delivery, orders for collection boxes are automatically redirected to the nearest collection point.