Calathea orbifolia

Calathea orbifolia , which according to current systematics is actually called Goeppertia orbifolia , comes from Brazil. Its very small distribution area is in and around the Serra do Teimoso nature reserve in the state of Bahia. There, it grows on the slopes of the Serra do Teimoso mountain range at altitudes of approximately 300 to 600 meters in the transition zone between the higher-altitude rainforests and the drier deciduous forests of the lowlands.
Most sources, even Wikipedia, incorrectly state that it originates from Bolivia or from a large distribution area in rainforests in South and Central America. This is definitely incorrect. This clearly shows who is simply copying from Wikipedia and who isn't ;)

It grows in shady spots in the undergrowth from an underground rhizome, which serves as a water and nutrient reservoir. It reaches a height of about 60 cm. The round leaves, with alternating light and dark stripes, from which it gets its name, are among the largest within the arrowroot family (Marantaceae). They can grow to 40 cm long and 30 cm wide, and in exceptional cases and under very good conditions, even larger!

Arrowroot plants are also called "prayer plants" in English because of the way their leaves move; at night, they fold them upwards like hands in prayer. Generally, the leaves of Marantaceae move relatively quickly and frequently, so these movements (which almost all plants exhibit) are much more noticeable in Marantaceae. This makes them appear truly alive!

You will receive a strong plant in a 12cm pot.