Calathea Rufibarba - Tropical Plant

Common name: Furry feather Calathea, Calathea rufibarba
Scientific name: Goeppertia rufibarba
 
Description: a plant with long, slender, wavy leaves with rich green upper sides and deep purple under sides once the leaves mature. This plant gets its name from its leaves which have a fuzzy or furry texture. This plant is found on light-dappled forest floors in the tropical rainforests of South America where it can grow up to 1m tall. This plant will be happy in rainforest set-ups with an area that receives dappled light. We suggest planting these with a wide variety of inverts including mantids, beetles, tarantulas, and millipedes, however bare in mind that some species will nibble on the leaves and roots if planted directly into the tanks substrate.
 
Place of origin: South America
Type: perennial ground cover
Habitat: tropical, rainforest
Humidity: 60% or higher
Lighting: bright, indirect light/ tolerates low light
Temperature: 18-26˚C
Watering: keep soil constantly moist, not soggy
Soil: moist, well-draining soil
Growth rate: medium
 
Please note: live plants may vary in size and colour to the one pictured here. Although we use natural fertilizers and pest-preventatives to keep our plants happy and healthy, we highly suggest washing the roots thoroughly in distilled water before repotting or placing straight into a set-up.