Calathea rufibarba

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Goeppertia rufibarba, rufibarba, rufibarba Calathea

Calathea rufibarba features wavy leaves that are narrow and green with a purple underside. The colouring of the leaves tends to be more intense when grown in shaded conditions. It grows as a clump and can reach 80 cm tall and 40 cm wide. Calathea rufibarba is commonly grown indoors in a container but can also be included in tropical plantings or planted around outdoor living areas.

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical
Plant type:	Indoor Plants
Height:	80 cm
Spread:	40 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Goeppertia rufibarba, rufibarba, rufibarba Calathea

Calathea rufibarba Details

Calathea rufibarba is an impressive herbaceous perennial grown for its lush foliage and compact form. The wavy and narrow leaves are green with a purple underside. The colouring of the leaves tends to be more intense when grown in shaded conditions. It grows as a clump and can reach 80 cm tall and 40 cm wide. This lovely plant performs best when planted in partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered, frost free site. Calathea rufibarba is commonly grown indoors in a container but can also be included in tropical plantings or planted around outdoor living areas. This lovely plant is very forgiving and highly rewarding.