Calathea Rufibarba - Velvet Touch Prayer Plant
The Calathea Rufibarba stands out with its distinctive velvet-textured foliage. This striking houseplant features long, narrow leaves with a dark green upper surface and rich purple undersides. The slightly rippled texture creates visual depth, while the soft, velvety feel makes it a tactile favorite among plant enthusiasts.
This specimen reaches 40-50cm in height and arrives in a 17cm diameter pot, making it an ideal size for desks, shelves, or side tables. The Calathea Rufibarba exhibits a fascinating natural behavior - its leaves fold upward at night and reopen during daylight hours, a characteristic that gives prayer plants their common name.
Light and Placement Requirements
Position your Calathea Rufibarba in shady areas with indirect light. Direct sunlight will scorch and damage the delicate leaves, causing brown spots and fading. This plant thrives in low to medium light conditions, making it perfect for rooms with north-facing windows or spaces away from bright window exposure. The Calathea Rufibarba adapts well to typical indoor environments.
Watering and Humidity Care
Maintain slightly moist soil throughout the growing season. Water approximately once weekly, checking that the top inch of soil has dried before watering again. Avoid waterlogged conditions, as excess moisture can lead to root rot. The Calathea Rufibarba benefits from regular leaf misting to replicate its native tropical humidity levels. Consistent moisture without saturation produces the healthiest growth.
Plant Specifications
- Height: 40-50cm
- Pot diameter: 17cm
- Leaf color: Dark green with purple undersides
- Texture: Velvety, rippled leaves
- Light requirements: Indirect light, shade tolerant
- Water frequency: Weekly, keep soil slightly moist
Shipping and Packaging
Your Calathea Rufibarba ships in specialized plant packaging. Each plant is secured in a sturdy box designed specifically for houseplants. A protective sleeve shields both the plant and soil during transit. The secure packing system ensures your Calathea arrives fresh, healthy, and undamaged, ready to enhance your indoor space.
Delivery Fees: €14.95
Delivery Times
Typical Delivery Times
1. **Austria**
- Delivery time: 1-5 days
2. **Belgium**
- Delivery time: 1-3 days
3. **Bulgaria**
- Delivery time: 1-9 days
4. **Croatia**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
5. **Czechia**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
6. **Denmark**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
7. **Estonia**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
8. **Finland**
- Delivery time: 1-8 days
9. **France**
- Delivery time: 1-4 days
10. **Germany**
- Delivery time: 1-4 days
11. **Greece**
- Delivery time: 1-10 days
12. **Hungary**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
13. **Ireland**
- Delivery time: 1-5 days
14. **Italy**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
15. **Latvia**
- Delivery time: 1-8 days
16. **Lithuania**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
17. **Luxembourg**
- Delivery time: 1-4 days
18. **Netherlands**
- Delivery time: 1-3 days
19. **Poland**
- Delivery time: 1-5 days
20. **Portugal**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
21. **Romania**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
22. **Slovakia**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
23. **Slovenia**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
24. **Spain**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
25. **Sweden**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
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