Calathea rufibarba Star Roses and Plants Bracken’s Brown Beauty Magnolia performs

Bracken’s Brown Beauty Magnolia performs best in full sun to part shade and in moist

Space individual plants approximately 3 to 4 feet apart

which adds to its value in landscapes where browsing pressure makes plant selection more difficult

It also loves consistently moist soil

though some botanical garden listings note that older shrubs can become larger with age

Calathea rufibarba Star Roses and Plants Bracken’s Brown Beauty Magnolia performsCalathea rufibarba earns its common name, "Jungle Velvet Calathea" from its soft, velvet textured leaves. This tropical gem is a lover of bright indirect light and a consistently moist soil. The rufibarba is a fan favorite among plant collectors, drawing attention with its purple stems and dark purplish maroon undersides. Many members of the Calathea family boast bright hues and intricate patterns. The jungle velvet, however, does not share these