Calathea rufibarba Indoor_Foliage ~Feed regularly during the growing

~Feed regularly during the growing season with a low nitrogen fertilizer containing sufficient amounts of phosphorous and potassium

Commonly referred to as Flame Violets due to the  intensely bright bloomd

fine hairs that cover the leaves and petioles of the plant

~Although drought tolerant

Calathea rufibarba Indoor_Foliage ~Feed regularly during the growingCalathea rufibarba [which as of 2012 has actually been scientifically reclassified to Goeppertia rufibarba] is native to the rainforest understory of Brazil. It is also known as Fuzzy Feather or Velvet Calathea due to the soft, fine hairs that cover the leaves and petioles of the plant. Between possessing narrow, wavy green leaves with deep purple undersides, and getting taller than most other Calatheas, Calathea rufibarba is the perfect addition to