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Calathea Roseopicta Plants for Sale Online
Calathea roseoptica has round leaves with an underside of a maroon color. It has an elliptic leaf with white accents. It does especially well in low light areas. The unique foliage is elliptic & oval-like. It is a part of the Marantaceae family, and likes bright, indirect light at most, as the colors will fade and the leaves will burn if exposed to too much direct light. These plants like to dry out some between watering.
About Your Calathea roseopicta Plants
The unique foliage is elliptic & oval like. It is a part of the Marantaceae family, and likes bright, indirect light at most, as the colors will fade and the leaves will burn if exposed to too much direct light.
Calathea roseoptica looks like it’s been painted, and likes to dry out between watering. While it is tolerant of wet roots, it prefers not to be that way. The foliage will fade or burn if exposed to excessive light. The foliage is both cat and dog safe, according to the ASPCA Plant Toxicity List.
| Hardiness Zone | 10-11 |
|---|---|
| Mature Height: | 20 inches |
| Mature Width: | 10"-16" |
| Classification: | Colorful foliage |
| Sunlight: | Fluorescent to bright, indirect |
| Habit: | Upright |
| Flower Color: | Small white & purple flowers in Summer |
| Foliage: | Dark green elliptic with deep red underside |
| Soil Condition: | Well draining |
| Water Requirements: | Likes to dry out between watering |
| Uses: | Excellent indoors in offices or low light areas |
