Plant orders sent via Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £6.99
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You will receive a similar plant to the one photographed and not necessarily the same. If you would like a photo of the exact plant we are sending, just drop us a line! Pots and plants are sold separately unless otherwise specified in the listing.
Soft, rippled, and touchably fuzzy—Calathea rufibarba (a.k.a. Furry Feather Calathea or Velvet Calathea) brings gentle drama with long, elegant leaves and rich burgundy undersides. Looks fancy, feels soft, acts a bit fussy—but we love it anyway.
Plant Care Light: Bright indirect light is ideal. Can tolerate lower light, but too much direct sun will scorch the leaves.
Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Prefers rainwater or filtered water—tap water may cause browning edges.
Temperature: Thrives in 18–24°C. Doesn’t like cold, dry air or draughts. Keep it cosy and away from radiators.
Potting: Our Thirst Trap mix is perfect—moisture-retentive but well-draining to keep roots happy.
Hot tips: Loves humidity—great in bathrooms or near a humidifier. Wipe leaves gently to keep the velvet glow. Feed monthly in spring and summer.
Pet Friendly: Yes
Indoor plant
About this plant
Soft, rippled, and touchably fuzzy—Calathea rufibarba (a.k.a. Furry Feather Calathea or Velvet Calathea) brings gentle drama with long, elegant leaves and rich burgundy undersides. Looks fancy, feels soft, acts a bit fussy—but we love it anyway.
Plant Care Light: Bright indirect light is ideal. Can tolerate lower light, but too much direct sun will scorch the leaves.
Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Prefers rainwater or filtered water—tap water may cause browning edges.
Temperature: Thrives in 18–24°C. Doesn’t like cold, dry air or draughts. Keep it cosy and away from radiators.
Potting: Our Thirst Trap mix is perfect—moisture-retentive but well-draining to keep roots happy.
Hot tips: Loves humidity—great in bathrooms or near a humidifier. Wipe leaves gently to keep the velvet glow. Feed monthly in spring and summer.
Pet Friendly: Yes
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Every plant is uniqueThe plant you receive will be similar to the one photographed, but not identical. Want to see the exact plant? Get in touch and we’ll happily send you a photo. Rescue plants may have cosmetic damage and are pictured using a healthy example.
Delivery across Great Britain
Live plants travel via Royal Mail Tracked 24. Non-plant items travel via Tracked 48 unless they are packed with a plant.
Dispatch: Orders placed before 2pm are normally dispatched the following day. Orders placed on Saturday are dispatched on Monday.
Cost: £6.99 flat-rate shipping. Click & Collect from our Bristol shop is free.
Local Bristol delivery: Available on orders over £20 for eligible postcodes at checkout and normally completed by our team within 48 hours. Please provide a safe place.
