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Calathea rufibarba moving!

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Hope24 · 04/02/2026 20:35

I got a house plant recently, Calathea rufibarba, and I'm so fascinated about how much it moves during the day. I've often seen the leaves rustling and if the room is silent, I can sometimes hear it rustle too. It's amazing and brings me so much joy!

Anyone else have a Calathea plant and have encountered this?

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BaronessBomburst · 04/02/2026 21:36

No, and I had to google it but am now absolutely fascinated!

Agapornis · 08/02/2026 12:32

And that's why their other name is prayer plant!

Sadly I'm very good at killing calatheas (at least 5...) but I do enjoy them in their brief moment of looking good.

BaronessBomburst · 09/02/2026 22:44

Ah! I recognise that name now. I think DGM had one.

BaronessBomburst · 09/02/2026 22:45

Is your plant very big? @Hope24

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