Calathea 'Rufibarba'

Name: Calathea 'Rufibarba'
Brand: AcquaGarden
Price: 22.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

Houseplant

Ornamental

Calathea 'Rufibarba' is a tropical houseplant known for its elegant, long green leaves with a wavy edge and soft, velvety undersides. Ideal for low-light indoor spaces, it adds a striking textural element to any room while being pet-friendly and easy to care for. Explore more in our All Products minus Subscriptions collection.

Striking Foliage

Air Purifier

Low Maintenance

Non-Toxic Pets

Details

Calathea 'Rufibarba' is a unique tropical houseplant that stands out with its long, slender, wavy leaves and soft, velvet-like undersides. The deep green leaves have a rich, textural quality that makes this plant a great addition to any room, especially where you want to add a natural, calming touch. Calathea 'Rufibarba' thrives in bright, indirect light and enjoys higher humidity levels, making it perfect for bathrooms, kitchens, or shaded living rooms. Known for being non-toxic to pets and children, it’s a safe, low-maintenance plant that adds lush greenery and visual interest to your indoor space.

Grows best in bright, indirect light
Features long, wavy green leaves with soft velvety undersides
Ideal for humid indoor environments such as bathrooms or kitchens
Non-toxic to pets and children

What's Included

Pots: Get big, ready-to-grow plants in 15cm pots. Place them in their new home right away. They're much bigger and stronger than plug plants. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

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Plant Information

How To Plant

Plant Care

Calathea 'Rufibarba' is a beautiful tropical houseplant prized for its long, wavy green leaves with velvety undersides. It thrives in bright, indirect light and is perfect for low-light indoor spaces where humidity can be maintained.

Grows best in bright, indirect light
Ideal for low-light, humid indoor environments
Long, wavy green leaves with soft, velvety undersides
Non-toxic to pets and children

Calathea 'Rufibarba' is a beautiful tropical houseplant prized for its long, wavy green leaves with velvety undersides. It thrives in bright, indirect light and is perfect for low-light indoor spaces where humidity can be maintained.

Grows best in bright, indirect light
Ideal for low-light, humid indoor environments
Long, wavy green leaves with soft, velvety undersides
Non-toxic to pets and children

Calathea 'Rufibarba' thrives in humid environments with bright, indirect light. It grows well in well-draining potting soil and should be kept consistently moist but not soggy.

Choose a location with bright, indirect light (avoid direct sunlight)
Use well-draining potting soil to prevent waterlogging
Keep the soil consistently moist but avoid overwatering
Ideal for placement in bathrooms, kitchens, or any area with higher humidity

Calathea 'Rufibarba' thrives in humid environments with bright, indirect light. It grows well in well-draining potting soil and should be kept consistently moist but not soggy.

Choose a location with bright, indirect light (avoid direct sunlight)
Use well-draining potting soil to prevent waterlogging
Keep the soil consistently moist but avoid overwatering
Ideal for placement in bathrooms, kitchens, or any area with higher humidity

Calathea 'Rufibarba' requires regular watering and enjoys higher humidity levels. Mist the leaves regularly to maintain humidity and avoid placing the plant in direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.

Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged
Mist the leaves frequently to maintain humidity
Avoid direct sunlight, which can damage the leaves
Clean the leaves with a damp cloth to keep them dust-free and healthy

Calathea 'Rufibarba' requires regular watering and enjoys higher humidity levels. Mist the leaves regularly to maintain humidity and avoid placing the plant in direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.