Calathea Orbifolia Seeds - Flower, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

Calathea orbifolia is a tropical foliage plant prized for its broad, silvery-green leaves banded with pale stripes. A statement houseplant for bright, humid rooms. An engaging project for indoor gardeners who enjoy a challenge.

Why choose our seeds?

• Broad oval leaves with bold silver-green striping
• A dramatic focal plant for indoor spaces
• Thrives in warm, humid indoor conditions

How to grow Calathea Orbifolia seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Sow indoors at any time of year in warm conditions.
• Outdoors: Not suited to direct outdoor sowing in most climates; grow indoors as a houseplant.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Maintain high humidity with a dome or pebble tray; mist regularly.
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow thinly on the surface of a mix of seed compost and perlite; sieve about 5 mm of fine compost over the top.
• Stand the tray in a shallow dish of water until the surface is damp, then place in a warm, bright spot.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun on seedlings.
• Temperature: 70–75°F (21–24°C).

Germination

• Slow and irregular — allow 3–5 weeks or more.
• Keep lightly but regularly watered; pot up seedlings into houseplant mix when true leaves appear and roots reach the tray base.

Transplanting

• Pot up when seedlings have true leaves and roots fill the cell.
• No hardening off needed for indoor culture; move outdoors to shade only in warm, frost-free weather.
• Grow one plant per pot; repot into larger containers as it fills the pot.

Care Tips

• Sun: Bright, indirect light indoors; no harsh midday sun.
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy; filtered or rainwater helps avoid browned leaf edges.
• Fertilizer: Feed monthly at quarter strength with a balanced houseplant fertilizer while actively growing.
• Raise humidity with a humidifier or pebble tray to keep leaf edges crisp.

Bloom Time:

Grown for its striped foliage year-round; rarely flowers indoors.