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silver prayer plant Calathea Orbifolia Prayer PlantBotanical Name: Calathea orbifolia Common Names: Round Leaf Calathea Peacock Plant Silver Banded Prayer Plant Orbifolia Prayer Plant The Calathea orbifolia commands attention with its extraordinary large, round leaves featuring stunning silver green banded patterns that create breathtaking natural artwork on an impressive scale. This magnificent South American native showcases broad, paddle shaped leaves with distinctive silver stripes alternating
Botanical Name: Calathea orbifolia
Common Names: Round-Leaf Calathea • Peacock Plant • Silver-Banded Prayer Plant • Orbifolia Prayer Plant
The Calathea orbifolia commands attention with its extraordinary large, round leaves featuring stunning silver-green banded patterns that create breathtaking natural artwork on an impressive scale. This magnificent South American native showcases broad, paddle-shaped leaves with distinctive silver stripes alternating with deep green bands, while performing the enchanting daily ritual of folding upward each evening like hands in prayer, bringing dramatic tropical elegance and air-purifying benefits to any indoor space.
This remarkable statement beauty combines spectacular large-scale drama with the beloved interactive movement of prayer plants, making it perfect for tropical plant enthusiasts, statement plant lovers, or anyone seeking a dramatic focal point that provides daily entertainment through its prayer-like leaf movements. Enjoy year-round silver-banded magnificence with impressive oversized foliage that cleanses your air while performing its captivating nightly ritual - all with complete confidence around your beloved pets and family members.
Complete Care Guide
Light Requirements ▼
- Bright, indirect light showcases the silver banding beautifully
- East or north-facing windows provide ideal growing conditions
- Avoid direct sunlight which can fade the silver patterns
- Filtered light enhances the dramatic leaf patterns
- Consistent lighting helps maintain prayer movement patterns
Watering Instructions ▼
- Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged
- Water when top inch of soil feels slightly dry
- Use filtered, distilled, or rainwater when possible
- Large leaves require consistent moisture for best appearance
- Reduce watering frequency slightly in winter months
Humidity & Temperature ▼
- High humidity: 60-80% for optimal large leaf development
- Temperature range: 65-80°F (18-27°C) with consistent warmth
- Place on large humidity trays or near humidifiers
- Group with other tropical plants to increase local humidity
- Avoid cold drafts and air conditioning vents
Potting & Fertilizing ▼
- Use well-draining, peat-based potting mix that retains moisture
- Ensure excellent drainage to prevent root rot
- Feed monthly during growing season with diluted liquid fertilizer
- Repot annually for best growth and leaf size
- Choose wide, stable pots to support large leaf spread
Large Leaf Care & Air Purification ▼
- Gently wipe large leaves with damp cloth to showcase silver bands
- Actively removes formaldehyde and other indoor air pollutants
- Large leaves perform dramatic daily prayer movements
- Propagated by division of rhizomes during repotting
- Remove yellowing leaves to encourage new large growth
Styling Ideas for Your Calathea Orbifolia
Statement Floor Plants
Large leaves create dramatic focal points in any room
Tropical Collections
Perfect centerpiece for humidity-loving plant groupings
Living Room Drama
Silver bands add sophisticated elegance to main spaces
Air-Purifying Corners
Large leaves maximize air-cleaning benefits
Shipping & Potting Information
Your plant ships in its current nursery pot and will need to be repotted into a decorative container of your choice. The beautiful ceramic pot shown in the product images is for styling inspiration only and is not included with your purchase. This allows you to select the perfect decorative pot that matches your home's unique style and décor.
Frequently Asked Questions
How large do the leaves actually get? ▼
Calathea orbifolia leaves can reach 8-12 inches wide and equally tall, making them some of the largest in the prayer plant family. With proper care and adequate space, mature plants can develop truly spectacular oversized leaves that create dramatic impact.
Do the large leaves still perform the prayer movement? ▼
Yes! Despite their impressive size, the leaves still fold upward each evening in the characteristic prayer plant movement. The large scale actually makes this daily ritual even more dramatic and noticeable than smaller prayer plants.
Is this variety more difficult than other Calatheas? ▼
Orbifolia is actually considered one of the more forgiving Calatheas! While it appreciates high humidity like all prayer plants, its larger leaves are somewhat more tolerant of varying conditions, making it a good choice for intermediate tropical plant parents.
Is this plant safe around pets and children? ▼
Absolutely! Calathea orbifolia is completely non-toxic to cats, dogs, and humans, making it a perfect worry-free choice for families who want to enjoy its stunning large silver-banded leaves and dramatic prayer movements safely.
How much space does this plant need? ▼
Plan for a mature spread of 2-3 feet wide and tall. This is definitely a statement floor plant that needs adequate space to showcase its impressive large leaves and dramatic presence. The extra space is worth it for the stunning impact it creates!
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★★★★★ 5
Inexpensive walls.
Color: Grey, Size: 34" - 3 Panel, Color: Grey, Size: 34" - 3 Panel
We had a hot request for a workstation in the warehouse with some privacy.
These have worked great. Easy to assemble. They are lightweight and stable.
This was an inexpensive solution that looks professional. Our client loved it.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2025
★★★★★ 1
Dont wait! Assemble right away! Just in case you need to return it.
Color: Black, Size: 22" - 4 Panel
Ok, I like the idea of this but the assembly is frustrating. One side lined up perfectly with the holes however, the small bars that connect the screen to base is not lining up. I think it's do the fabric the screen or divider is made of. It's not stretchy. I brought this months ago and just opened it today. I'm upset and don't even think returning it is possible. If the material was a bit longer or stretchy to give a little room to work with this divider would be great. However, I'm not sure what I can use it for since I'm unable to attach it to the bottom. Beware! Don't wait like me. Tip for the manufacturer. Next time invest in Velcro dividers so the fabric can be adjusted with ease. Literally if I take the screen off the frame aligns perfectly. However, it defeats its purpose of privacy. I might buy some material myself and create a more flexible divider. Or I'll buy Velcro myself and attach to the bottom. I don't know yet.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Versatile Room Divider With Easy Assembly and Strong Coverage
Size: 3 Panel 12FT W
I picked up this Siebwin 3-panel folding room divider mainly for privacy and room separation, and overall it works very well.
Assembly is very straightforward, and the divider can be set up, taken apart, and stored without much effort. The fabric quality feels good, and the frame construction is stronger and more stable than expected. The support tubes especially feel well built and help keep the divider standing securely.
One feature I really liked is the flexibility of the design. The panels can be used together as a complete divider or separated depending on the setup and available space. That makes it much more versatile for different room layouts or temporary privacy needs.
The coverage is also very good, and the size matches the manufacturer’s description accurately. The fabric blocks light and background visibility well enough to provide solid privacy without feeling overly heavy. The wider feet also help improve stability compared to thinner folding dividers.
Another positive detail is that everything arrived complete with no missing parts or damaged pieces, which made assembly much easier and faster.
Compared to cheaper privacy screens, this one feels more durable and easier to customize depending on the situation. In terms of value for the money, it feels like a very practical and worthwhile purchase considering the size, flexibility, and build quality.
Overall, a versatile and well-built room divider with easy assembly, strong privacy coverage, stable construction, complete included parts, flexible panel configuration, and excellent everyday functionality.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Stable, flexible in deployment configuration, creates true privacy and looks great.
Size: 3 Panel 12FT W
This is the second room divider panel I have installed, and there are several features about this one that I like much better than my older one.
The fact that there are no gaps and that the material is thicker means you get more privacy or more hiding power, if you wish. My older divider has vertical spaces between each of the panels and the panels are half as wide as the Siebwin panels, so there are many vertical spaces. The Siebwin divider really creates privacy.
Another feature that I really appreciate is that the legs are wider and stand off from the floor. On my older one the legs are flat and they're rather awkward to adjust because they create more drag on the floor. The feet on the older one also loosen if you turn them counter clockwise, so adjustments of configuration that require the feet to be moved are more complex.
The older divider also must be deployed in a zig-zag fashion because he feet are not as wide, but this new one can be deployed and stable in a straight, an "N" shape or an arc. They are both the same length, but because the older one must be use in a zig-zag deployment it doesn't reach to the length of the new one.
The Siebwin divider definitely costs more at $103.48, but it sports several features and advantages over the other brand, so it does a better job and is worth the extra cost.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Easy to assemble, does the job, material is shiny nylon and shows creases, minor defects, sloppy
Size: 3 Panel 12FT W, Size: 3 Panel 12FT W
The Siebwin room divider is a good idea, and for the price, it mostly delivers on the intended functionality. I ordered the 12 foot, 3-panel version mainly to hide an unfinished basement storage area that had become an eyesore. It works well for that purpose and gives the space a cleaner appearance without spending the kind of money that more decorative dividers or custom partitions cost. If you need something temporary, portable, or mainly functional, this is a viable option.
There are a few limitations that became obvious during setup and use. The first thing I noticed was that the weld quality on some of the metal poles is fairly sloppy. Once the cover is installed, you do not really see it, but up close, it does not look especially refined or professional. The blackout material also is not a matte canvas style fabric as I expected. It has more of a shiny nylon appearance, and the creases are fairly visible. Being that it’s more of a nylon, I’d be hesitant to try steaming it to remove the creases. However, the creases do not matter if you are using it in a basement, dorm, or shared room, but for photography, video work, or a professional office setting, the appearance could be disappointing. The fabric is thick enough, though. It blocks visibility well enough, but strong light behind it still shows through to some extent, nothing deal-breaking. Also, my fabric appeared to be slightly defective. The hook and loop strip on one of the bottom sections was off-center and couldn't be totally attached because it was lined up with one of the legs. I originally hoped to use this as a video backdrop, but I will probably end up replacing the fabric with a proper green screen or canvas material while continuing to use the frame itself. For now, it does a good job of covering my basement junk.
Assembly was actually easier than I expected and took roughly 15 to 20 minutes. The longer vertical poles are tethered together similarly to tent poles, which made setup straightforward and fairly intuitive. The shorter horizontal pieces slide and snap together to the top and bottom of the vertical assembly. After each section is assembled, the divider panels connect together with metal plates and two knurled screws (at the top and bottom), so no tools are really required. A few screws were difficult to start because paint had gotten into the threads, but once they caught, they tightened down normally. The feet install with similar knurled fasteners and help keep the divider reasonably stable. One thing to watch for during setup is the fabric orientation. There is one arrow indicator in the middle of the fabric to indicate up. However, if you need another indicator, the smaller hook and loop strip goes on the bottom while the longer strip goes on top. I realized mine was upside down right before finishing and had to redo it. I wasn't difficult to redo, despite the defect in mine.
The overall design is practical and easy to move around. I do like that the panels can fold and bend into different shapes depending on the space. The widened feet help stability, although when trying to stretch the fabric tight, I noticed the poles sometimes wanted to overlap slightly at the joints. Tightening everything helped somewhat, but it still happened occasionally. The divider feels adequate for normal indoor use, though I would not expect premium durability or luxury-level fit and finish at this price point. The entire device can also be easily disabled and stored in a tote if you need it completely out of the way. It comes with assembly instructions, but even if you didn’t have them, it’s easy to build without them (save a mistake or two).
In terms of value, I think the Siebwin divider mostly matches its price. Around $100 gets you a large freestanding partition with decent usability and easy assembly, but there are compromises in materials, appearance, and refinement. The defects are also off-putting, but hopefully you won't have them. Higher-end room dividers can easily cost two or three times more, so some of the tradeoffs are expected. I also noticed cheaper alternatives online, but based on the quality here, I suspect those would probably have even more issues. For practical home use, temporary privacy, hiding storage areas, or separating shared spaces, this is a good option as long as expectations stay realistic.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2026