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Prayer plant

Calathea orbifolia

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Calathea orbifolia

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Common name
Prayer plant
Taxonomy
Family: Marantaceae · Genus: Calathea

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Care guidelines

How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Calathea
Waterhigh
Lightshade
Humidityhighgeneral genus data
Min. temperature16 °C
No dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●●●○ · general genus data✓ Not known to be toxic · general genus data

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Calathea tip: Wants soft (rain or filtered) water; brown leaf edges mean dry air or hard water.

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Prayer plant – what to know

Prayer plant (Calathea orbifolia) – family: Marantaceae, genus: Calathea. Care guidelines: light: shade; water: high; min. 16 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Prayer plant?

Generously: keep the soil evenly moist and never let it dry out completely.

How much light does Prayer plant need?

It copes well with partial shade and darker spots; keep it out of harsh direct sun.

How cold can Prayer plant get?

Keep it above 16 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.

Is Prayer plant toxic to cats and dogs?

It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

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