Calathea rufibarba 'Blue Grass' (kis növény)

Calathea rufibarba ‘Blue Grass’ is an elegant and less common variety of Calathea, appreciated for its long, narrow, and slightly wavy leaves that create an airy and lush appearance. Unlike many other Calathea grown for their leaf patterns, this variety impresses with the fine texture and graceful shape of its foliage.

The upper side of the leaves features intense green shades with slight bluish reflections, while the underside shows burgundy-purple tones characteristic of the species. Its delicate look makes it ideal for modern interiors and tropical plant collections.

🌱 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Calathea rufibarba ‘Blue Grass’
• Family: Marantaceae
• Common names: Peacock Plant, Calathea Blue Grass
• Plant type: tropical decorative foliage plant
• Leaves: long, narrow, slightly wavy
• Color: intense green with burgundy-purple underside
• Habit: compact, elegant, and slightly arching
• Growth: moderate

💧 Growing and care conditions:

• Light: prefers moderate indirect light; avoid direct sunlight
• Watering: regular; keep the substrate slightly moist without excess water
• Substrate: rich in organic matter, airy, and well-drained
• Humidity: prefers high atmospheric humidity
• Temperature: optimal growth range: 18-28°C
• Placement: protected from cold drafts and sudden temperature changes

✨ What makes it special:

• long and elegant leaves, different from other Calathea
• very decorative burgundy underside
• lush and airy tropical appearance
• ideal for large terrariums, display cases, and modern interiors
• an easy-to-notice collector’s plant

📌 Note: Calathea is sensitive to transport and environmental changes. Leaves may show aesthetic imperfections, slightly dry edges, deformities, or other defects caused by transport, acclimation, or variations in temperature, light, and humidity. These aspects are common in plants from the Marantaceae family and do not affect the plant’s viability. Under optimal growing conditions, new leaves will develop normally.

Size: Baby Plant

Height including pot approx. 15 cm