Calathea ‘Mirosha’ 14cm

Calathea rufibarba ‘Mirosha’

Long wavy leaves with deep green stems and a purple underside. Large leaves mean this is an excellent air purifying plant.

• Other names: Prayer Plant
• Useful to know: Safe around pets and children
• Eventual height: Can grow up to 90cm
• Origins: Tropical Americas

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Calathea Care Sheet

Light: Plenty of indirect, bright light. Can tolerate some shade, but colour may fade. Keep above 15°c, and away from draughts

Water: Keep soil damp at all times, but not soggy. Water little and often, and allow excess water to drain

Soil/Nutrition: Well-draining houseplant potting mix, feed monthly in spring and summer

Humidity: Thrives in high humidity, so mist regularly, or place on a pebble tray to increase humidity. Also an ideal bathroom plant

Pruning and propagation: Remove old, faded leaves and keep mature leaves dust free by wiping with a damp cloth. Propagate via root divisions in spring and summer

Experience Level: Moderate