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title: "Anyone know what this little guy is? And is that a root or a new leaf…"
description: "Anyone know what this little guy is? And is that a root or a new leaf coming in the root picture?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/2OB1JXZXRQeo4spB0EojrA/Rp825ywCSpicWZSMO7d4-Q"
community: "Plant Identification"
author: "Sparky🤍plants"
published: "2024-02-02T15:29:05.403951Z"
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# Anyone know what this little guy is? And is that a root or a new leaf…

_Posted by Sparky🤍plants on 2024-02-02_

Anyone know what this little guy is? And is that a root or a new leaf coming in the root picture?

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/jmfbdO3hex1jKTSLHUqFr2ZE6FGCfu3ykWbKPBTSFeY/4-nMzVF-T-2pB4GgK5gRuA.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/jmfbdO3hex1jKTSLHUqFr2ZE6FGCfu3ykWbKPBTSFeY/cLzXhx07QcWVpUQlM9Z0wQ.webp?size=large)

## 3 comments

### Jes commented on 2024-02-02

I think it’s a Calathea Orbifolia, it looks like this one I have that’s called that.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/IJppMnVEH4cbWWjUdP9eic84MGoCis8QnIbwdvxVWlI/gBBSQwx8Rre-o37F-mE-6A.webp?size=large)

#### Sparky🤍plants replied on 2024-02-02

Thank you!! Any important care tips?

### Plant Father commented on 2024-02-02

goeppertia orbifolia (previously known as calathea orbifolia). that’s a new leaf coming from the rhizome you have circled in the second photo. treat this plant much like your new maranta, use only filtered/treated tap water if you use tap, but rain water is much preferred. high humidity will help this plant thrive and since it is small i’d suggest placing it under a cloche or in a small greenhouse to keep the humidity up

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