Calathea rufibarba wavestar

The Calathea Rufibarba, commonly known as the Furry Feather Calathea, is a beautiful tropical houseplant admired for its long, gracefully arching leaves and soft, velvety texture. Unlike many other Calatheas with bold patterns, Rufibarba stands out with its elegant, deep green foliage and rich burgundy-purple undersides, bringing a refined and natural look to any indoor space.

Perfect for homes, offices, and contemporary interiors, Calathea Rufibarba thrives in bright, indirect light and high humidity, making it an excellent choice for adding lush tropical greenery indoors.

Features

• 🌿 Long, narrow leaves with a soft, velvety texture
• 💜 Deep green foliage with rich burgundy-purple undersides
• 🏡 Perfect for homes, offices, and indoor decorative spaces
• ✨ Adds an elegant tropical touch to any interior
• 🌱 Graceful, upright growth ideal for shelves, corners, and tabletops
• 🌬️ Creates a lush and refreshing indoor atmosphere

How to Care for Your Calathea Rufibarba

☀️ Light

• Prefers bright, indirect light.
• Can tolerate medium light, although growth may be slower.
• Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves and cause discoloration.

💧 Water

• Keep the soil consistently slightly moist, but never waterlogged.
• Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil feels slightly dry.
• Use filtered, distilled, or rainwater whenever possible, as Calatheas are sensitive to minerals and chemicals found in tap water.

🌡️ Temperature

• Ideal temperature: 18–30°C.
• Protect from cold drafts, direct air conditioning, and sudden temperature changes.

💦 Humidity

Calathea Rufibarba thrives in high humidity.

To keep its velvety foliage healthy:

• Mist the leaves regularly.
• Use a humidifier if available.
• Keep away from dry AC vents and heating sources.

🌱 Fertilizer

• Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer once a month during spring and summer.
• Reduce feeding during autumn and winter.
• Avoid over-fertilizing, as excess nutrients may cause brown leaf edges.

The external condition of the plant may vary from the image shown in this page. You can expect that there will be some slight variations in the actual product because you are choosing a one-of-a-kind piece from our mother nature.