Large Calathea Rufibarba High HumidityThe Calathea Rufibarba is a native plant of the Amazon rainforests in Brazil. Unlike the rest of the Calathea varieties, the Rufibarba leaves are long, slender, and wavy. They are light green when young, and as the plant matures, the leaves turn into a darker green with a maroon to burgundy underside. What's more is the stems and the leaves undersides are covered in a hair like fuzz, earning the plant nicknames like "velvet Calathea and furry
It actually gets its name because the sap it produces is used to make latex
or treat yourself to all three
with massive plantations across Southeast Asia
make sure to water thoroughly by pouring water across the soil for a solid minute until water drains from the bottom of the pot
Pair that with the glossy
She can handle medium to lower light conditions like a champ
Sombat Siam
and benzene when you add a new houseplant to the mix
this plant is part of the prayer family
A light misting every few days or using a humidifier nearby will keep her looking her absolute best and help prevent those crispy leaf edges
"Monstera" comes from the dramatic
She's not shy about showing off
