Goeppertia orbifolia

Many of the houseplants we used to know as Calatheas now belong to the genus Goeppertia (say that three times fast). These plants have delightfully patterned leaves that come in all sorts of colors and shapes! Commonly known as prayer plants, the leaves of some species fold up at night through a process called nyctinasty meaning night movement! 😴

Prayer Plants can be low maintenance beauties, and with the right care, they will dominate the plant shelfie! Here is what you need to know to keep your Calathea, Maranta, Stromanthe and Ctenanthe in good health and looking as stylish as ever.

(Calathea orbifolia)

Prayer plant Goeppertia orbifolia (*fka Calathea orbifolia), a Bolivian native, is a houseplant known for its air purifying qualities & large ornamental leaves. Requires partial shade, humidity, & good drainage to thrive. Not toxic to pets. Propagated by division in early spring. Divide the plant into several new plants by dividig it at the roots. *~200 species formerly assigned to genus Calathea are now in genus Goeppertia.

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Goeppertia orbifolia is a species of prayer plant. Native to Bolivia, it is commonly kept as a houseplant in temperate zones for its ornamental leaves. It requires partial shade, humidity, and good drainage to thrive.