Artificial Calathea Orbifolia

What options are there?

The orbifolia measures approximately 65cm tall and 46cm wide. As with most of our artificial plants, it comes pre-potted in a small black pot measuring 12.5cm wide and 10cm tall.

Will you be able to tell it’s not real?

This stunning artificial plant features the same stunning pale silver stripes that make the orbifolia a firm favourite for plant enthusiasts and designers alike. It’s manufactured using durable high quality plastic which gives the plant a long lifespan and allows the manufacturers to include incredible detail on both the thick green stem and each individual leaf.

Where should you put it?

This faux plant is designed for indoor use only and is not UV protected. It would look excellent potted in a decorative planter and used in your hallway, up your stairs or in a dull corner. That being said, it would be quite happy wherever you decide to use it in your home.

For more info on UV protection, read our guide here.

When the calathea orbifolia arrives, this is what you need to do:

1. Unpack
   Your artificial calathea orbifolia will arrive tightly packed in a strong cardboard box. The pot and foliage may be wrapped in additional packaging to keep it safe, which should be recycled if possible.
   
   In the unlikely case that your order has arrived damaged, please contact us as soon as possible.
2. Arrange
   
   We pack our artificial plants tightly in their boxes to reduce any risk of damage. As a result the foliage will need to be adjusted when it arrives with you. This only takes a few minutes and is the norm with almost all faux plants.
   
   To arrange your new plant, firmly bend out each frond and straighten out each leaf with your hands until your plant looks similar to our photo above. You can also use a photo of a natural calathea orbifolia to help. Any bends or creases that remain will correct themselves over the next week.
   
   For further guidance, watch our step by step video guide to arranging artificial plants here.
3. Re-pot
   
   We always recommend re-potting your artificial plants as it really helps them to blend into your existing décor and make them even more natural looking.
   
   To re-pot your plant, keep it in its existing starter pot, pop it in your new planter and top with sand, soil or decorative stones. If you’re using a rather tall pot, you may want to put some soil in first to give your new plant some additional height.
   
   For more information, watch our guide to potting artificial plants here.

What about ongoing maintenance?

The beauty of a natural orbifolia comes at a cost. It needs constant high humidity, watering almost daily, bright indirect sunlight and a consistent temperature. With the artificial calathea orbifolia, there’s no need to worry and your plant will look perfect all year round! The only thing you may need to do is quickly dust or wipe down the leaves to remove any dust and keep your plant looking fresh.

For more information on cleaning and caring for your artificial plants read our guide here

Did you know?

This stunning faux plant is native to the Bolivian rainforests. Due to its gorgeous striped leaves, it’s also known as the peacock plant and rattlesnake plant.

Looking for something else?

If the calathea orbifolia isn’t what you’re looking for, view our full range of palm and exotic trees here.