Calathea Rufibarba

Furry Feather

No direct sunlight for Calathea's as you lose the markings for which this plant is most desirable. Very dark, shady positions must also be avoided. Place close o a window, North facing is ideal, where the plant can receive lots of indirect sunlight. Calatheas work very well in terrariums. However, their beautiful foliage makes them great anywhere.

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plant Features

Partial shade
Occasional watering
Not Frost hardy
Moist and free draining

plant information

Common name

Furry Feather

Latin name

Calathea Rufibarba

type

Evergreen Plant

family

Marantaceae

ph

6.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

Light

Partial shade
Frost

Not Frost hardy

Soil

Moist and free draining
Water

Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Furry Feather is 0.70meters x 1.00meters

0.70 M 1.00 M

Calathea Rufibarba

Planting young plants

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

To plant as a houseplant, use a good light porous indoor potting soil that retains water but still drains quickly. African Violet soil works well for Calatheas. Once planted, site in a situation that offers bright, indirect sunlight. In front of an east, west, or north facing window is ideal. Too much direct sun burns the leaves of a Calathea Plant and causes the beautiful leaf colours to fade.

Propagation by division.

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Take divisions from mature plants at re-potting time and plant in a rich compost. Cover pots with polythene and keep warm until new plants are established.

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