Calathea Orbifolia – Nature’s Living Artwork

Common Names: Calathea Orbifolia, Round-Leaf Calathea

Scientific Name: Calathea orbifolia

About Calathea Orbifolia

The Calathea Orbifolia is renowned for its oversized, round leaves marked with elegant silver-green stripes. These striking leaves make it a living piece of décor that transforms any space into a lush, calming environment. Originating from tropical rainforests, it thrives in humid, warm conditions, making it perfect for indoor environments in Kerala. Its dramatic foliage adds visual interest without flowers, and it’s an excellent choice for those who appreciate bold, sculptural plants. As a non-toxic plant, it’s safe for homes with pets and children, making it a family-friendly addition to living spaces.

Design Impact & Landscaping Uses

Calathea Orbifolia is an exceptional choice for indoor gardens, atriums, and shaded patios. In landscaping, it can be featured in resorts, cafés, and boutique hotels to create a tropical and sophisticated vibe. Across Kerala, our landscaping projects in Kochi, Thrissur, Trivandrum, Kozhikode, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Malappuram, Palakkad, Kollam, Kannur, Kasaragod, and Wayanad often integrate Calathea Orbifolia in shaded zones to enhance texture and color contrast. It pairs beautifully with ferns, peace lilies, and philodendrons in mixed plantings. Its architectural leaves work equally well as a standalone focal point or as part of a lush, layered plant composition.

Benefits for Homes & Offices

Beyond aesthetics, Calathea Orbifolia helps improve indoor air quality by filtering out toxins. Its broad leaves capture dust and particulates, creating cleaner air indoors. In offices, it adds a sense of calm and focus, perfect for meeting rooms and reception areas. In homes, it works beautifully in living rooms, hallways, and bedrooms where natural light is present but not harsh. Its gentle leaf movement in response to light changes adds a dynamic quality to the space, bringing it to life.

Care Instructions

• Light: Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn.
• Water: Keep soil consistently moist but never soggy. Use filtered or rainwater if possible.
• Humidity: Requires high humidity; use a humidifier or mist regularly.
• Soil: Well-draining, peat-rich mix to retain moisture without waterlogging.
• Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks during the growing season.
• Temperature: Keep in warm conditions (18–27°C); avoid cold drafts.
• Maintenance: Wipe leaves with a damp cloth to keep them clean and healthy.

Where to Buy

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Our Global Export Services

We handle all export documentation and obtain the required Phytosanitary Certification from the Plant Quarantine Department.

Major Exporting Countries:

United States, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Malaysia, Singapore, United Kingdom, Germany, Bangladesh, Nepal, Thailand, Canada, France, Italy, Australia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Japan, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Maldives, South Africa, New Zealand, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, Mauritius, Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, China, Philippines, Russia, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Austria, Finland, Ireland, Czech Republic, Greece, Portugal, Hungary, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Mexico, Colombia

Types of Live Plants We Export:

• Ornamental Plants – Including ficus, hibiscus, and bonsai.
• Indoor Plants – Such as areca palm, snake plant, and other air-purifying species.
• Medicinal Plants – Examples include tulsi, aloe vera, and ashwagandha.
• Fruit-Bearing Plants – Like mango, guava, banana, and other tropical fruits.
• Landscape Trees & Shrubs – Suitable for outdoor and urban landscaping projects.
• Tissue-Cultured Plants – High-quality, disease-free planting materials.
• Flowering Plants – Including rose, jasmine, marigold, and other seasonal bloomers.

We are specialized in sending live plants across the world via sea (temperature-controlled 40FT containers) and air shipments.

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