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0Calathea orbifolia (Linden) H.Kenn.
- Common name
- Prayer plant5
- Accepted name
- Goeppertia orbifolia (Linden) Borchs. & S.Suárez the name used is a synonym2
- Taxonomy
- Family: Marantaceae · Genus: Calathea1
- Native distribution
- Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Braziluncertain4
- Synonyms
- 3
10 synonyms
- Calathea orbifolia (Linden) H.Kenn.
- Calathea rotundifolia (K.Koch ex Horan.) Körn.
- Maranta orbifolia Linden
- Maranta rotundifolia Körn.
- Maranta rotundifolia hort.
- Maranta rotundifolia hort. ex Koch & Lauche
- Phrynium rotundifolium Koch ex Körn.
- Phyllodes rotundifolia (K.Koch ex Horan.) Kuntze
- Thalia rotundifolia K.Koch
- Thalia rotundifolia K.Koch ex Horan.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (5)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Calathea orbifolia · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – Goeppertia orbifolia (accepted) · Accepted name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Flora e Funga do Brasil - Lista Oficial) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q80714198 · CC0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Waterhigh
Lightshade
Humidityhighgeneral genus data
Min. temperature16 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Calathea tip: Wants soft (rain or filtered) water; brown leaf edges mean dry air or hard water.
Prayer plant – what to know
Prayer plant (Calathea orbifolia) – family: Marantaceae, genus: Calathea. Native range: Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil. Care guidelines: light: shade; water: high; min. 16 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Calathea species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
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.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Calathea
Data sources: GBIF.org – Calathea orbifolia (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q80714198 (CC0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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