Calathea rufibarba 'Elgergrass’ (babyplant)

Calathea rufibarba ‘Elgergrass’ is an exceptionally elegant variety, appreciated for its long, narrow, and slightly wavy leaves that create a delicate and airy effect. Unlike other Calathea grown for their decorative leaf patterns, this variety impresses with the fine texture of its foliage and its lush appearance, resembling a living fountain.

The upper side of the leaves is a deep green, while the underside features rich burgundy-purple shades, offering spectacular contrasts when the leaves move or rise at night.

🌱 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Calathea rufibarba ‘Elgergrass’
• Family: Marantaceae
• Common names: Peacock plant, Calathea Elgergrass
• Plant type: tropical decorative foliage plant
• Leaves: long, narrow, slightly wavy, and velvety
• Color: deep green with burgundy-purple underside
• Form: compact, elegant, and 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 with an exotic look
• velvety texture specific to the rufibarba species
• highly decorative purple underside
• ideal for modern interiors and tropical collections
• adds volume and movement to plant decor

📌 Note: Calathea is sensitive to transport and environmental changes. Leaves may show aesthetic imperfections, slightly dry edges, deformations, or other defects resulting from 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 with pot included approx. 15 cm

Ceramic pot is not included in the price.