Calathea Orbifolia (Peacock Plant)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calathea suitable for a home with pets? Yes, Calathea is non-toxic to cats and dogs — it’s one of the few large graphic-leaf plants that can be placed without restriction in a home with pets.
How to prevent brown edges on Calathea leaves? Water with filtered or rainwater at room temperature — lime and cold water are the main causes of brown edges on the leaves of this species.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
Need help? Contact our team at hello@verdeia.eu or via chat.
🌿 Large round leaves with silver stripes • 🎨 Elegant graphic patterns • ☀️ Partial shade • 💧 Moderate watering • 🐾 Non-toxic • 🏙️ 4 sizes available
The Calathea Orbifolia, or peacock plant, stands out with the majesty of its large round light green leaves striped with wide silver bands — an airy and bright graphic pattern that makes an immediate impact in any interior. Native to the tropical forests of South America, it naturally grows in humid, shaded undergrowth, making it perfectly suited for apartments without direct sunlight.
Its leaves gently fold at night and unfold at dawn — a subtle and fascinating movement that reminds you the plant is very much alive. Non-toxic to pets, the Calathea Orbifolia fits perfectly into any Calathea family collection or Calathea-Maranta combinations.
Which Calathea variety to choose?
The Calathea genus offers a great diversity of patterns and textures. Here’s how the Calathea Orbifolia stands out from other varieties in the catalog:
- Calathea Orbifolia (this plant) — large round light green leaves with wide silver stripes, majestic and bright appearance.
- Calathea Stripestar — foliage with fine, tight white stripes on a dark green background. The choice for a more graphic and darker contrast.
- Calathea Bluegrass — blue-green foliage with silver stripes. The coolest and most original shade in the range.
- Calathea Majestica 'Princeps' — elongated dark green foliage with pink stripes and purple underside. The choice for a warmer color palette.
- Calathea Ornata — dark green foliage with fine pink stripes, purple underside. Elegant and colorful.
- Calathea Lancifolia 'Insignis' — elongated light green foliage with dark green spots, patterns reminiscent of reptile skin. The most graphic and original version.
- Calathea Makoyana — semi-transparent foliage with complex medallion patterns. The most artistic version in the range.
- Calathea Medallion — round foliage with green, purple, and silver patterns. The most colorful and spectacular version.
- Calathea Warscewiczii — velvety dark green foliage with deep purple undersides. The softest to the touch.
- Calathea Crocata — dark green foliage with spectacular orange flowers. The only Calathea in the catalog that blooms regularly.
Exposure & location
The Calathea Orbifolia is one of the few large tropical plants to thrive in Partial shade — this is precisely its advantage for interiors lacking direct light, as detailed in our guide on indoor plants for dark rooms.
- Light: indirect light or Partial shade — protected from direct sunlight that fades the silver stripes.
- Locations: living room, office, bedroom, bright bathroom — anywhere with soft, stable light.
- Temperature: 18 to 25 °C, without sudden changes or drafts.
A bright bathroom is the ideal spot for the Calathea Orbifolia — the natural humidity replicates its tropical habitat conditions and reduces the need for misting.
Watering & care
The Calathea Orbifolia requires constant but never excessive humidity — the challenge is to keep the soil slightly moist without ever letting it become soggy. To calibrate watering without overwatering, our guide on watering indoor plants explains the method. If the leaf edges turn brown, check our diagnosis of yellowing or browning leaves.
- Watering: about once a week — keep the substrate slightly moist without letting it become soggy.
- Water: prefer filtered or rainwater — lime causes brown spots on the leaf edges.
- Humidity: mist regularly or group several plants together to create a humid microclimate.
- Fertilizer: once a month in spring and summer with a diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
- Cleaning: gently wipe the large leaves with a damp cloth to preserve the shine of the silver stripes.
Always use water at room temperature — cold tap water can cause spots and shock the Calathea’s roots.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
The large, silver round leaves of the Calathea Orbifolia make it a structural plant that immediately brings brightness — it works well alone as a centerpiece or integrated into a denser tropical arrangement.
- For a contrast of tropical textures, pair the Calathea Orbifolia with a Calathea Warscewiczii — the large, smooth round leaves of the Orbifolia contrast with the velvety, dark foliage of the Warscewiczii for a composition rich in textures.
- For a bright and calming office, place the Calathea Orbifolia in the center of a shelf, flanked by a Pilea peperomioides and a Maranta — the round leaves of the Orbifolia provide a bright, silvery backdrop for the smaller, graphic foliage.
- To highlight the silver foliage, choose a matte white, light gray, or beige ceramic decorative pot — neutral tones enhance the silver stripes without competing with them.
- Safe with pets, Calathea Orbifolia is a reliable choice — non-toxic for cats and dogs, it can freely coexist with other plants from the plants and pets selection.
Verdeia tips
- Water with non-limestone water at room temperature: Calathea Orbifolia is particularly sensitive to limestone and cold water — filtered or rainwater preserves the integrity of leaf edges and prevents brown spots that indicate improper watering.
- Maintain high ambient humidity: mist the foliage two to three times a week during heating periods, or group the Calathea with other plants — together they create a microclimate that reduces the need for manual intervention.
- Repot every 2 years in spring in a light and draining substrate: a mix of universal potting soil enriched with perlite prevents water stagnation, which is the main cause of decline for this species — our guide on repotting supports you step by step.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Calathea orbifolia
- Common name: Calathea Orbifolia, peacock plant
- Family: Marantaceae
- Origin: Tropical forests of South America (Bolivia)
- Dimensions at delivery: H25 cm | Pot Ø12 cm — H50 cm | Pot Ø14 cm — H60 cm | Pot Ø17 cm — H70 cm | Pot Ø21 cm
- Exposure: Partial shade, indirect light
- Watering: Moderate, slightly moist substrate
- Care: Easy
- Toxicity: Non-toxic for pets and children
- Decorative style: Tropical / Graphic / Bright
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the silver stripes and the density of the foliage naturally vary depending on exposure and season.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.