Large Calathea Rufibarba Also Christmas this bushing succulent is native

this bushing succulent is native to desert-like subtropics of South Africa

it’s native range is from India to northern Australia where it’s grown widely as an ornamental tree or hedge

Be careful to avoid direct bright light or else you risk burning the leaves

which she truly appreciates since she naturally thrives in humid rainforest conditions where moisture levels stay consistently high throughout the growing seasons for healthy development

"Split-leaf philodendron" stuck even though she's not technically a philodendron—sometimes plant names take on a life of their own

Large Calathea Rufibarba Also Christmas this bushing succulent is nativeThe Calathea Rufibarba is a native plant of the Amazon rainforests in Brazil. Unlike the rest of the Calathea varieties, the Rufibarba leaves are long, slender, and wavy. They are light green when young, and as the plant matures, the leaves turn into a darker green with a maroon to burgundy underside. What's more is the stems and the leaves undersides are covered in a hair like fuzz, earning the plant nicknames like "velvet Calathea and furry