Calathea orbifolia — iNaturalist
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About
This popular houseplant, sometimes known by its synonym *Calathea orbifolia*, is prized for its ornamental foliage and is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Field notes
Distribution & habitat
Endemic to Brazil, specifically the Atlantic Forest.
Cultivation notes
Requires partial shade, high humidity, and good drainage.
Habitat
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Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
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