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Calathea Roseopicta Plants for Sale Online
Calathea roseopicta has gorgeous round leaves with an underside of a maroon color. Nicknamed the 'Rose Painted Calathea,' the Roseopicta sports unique patterns on its foliage that are so captivating, it's hard to believe they weren't hand-painted by an artist. The intricate pattern on the front of the leaves alternates between an emerald dark green and a calm pale green.
Ideal care for this eye catching houseplant includes a bright indirect light and high humidity levels. Additionally, we recommend planting your Calathea in a well draining potting mix within a plant pot that has drainage holes. Adding a well balanced liquid fertilizer in the growing seasons of spring and summer can also help to promote fuller, happier growth.
These tropical plants are a member of the Prayer Plant family, so in addition to its fun, colorful foliage, you can enjoy the way that the plant's leaves move with the light. Prayer Plants do tend to be a little more sensitive, but the best way to keep them happy is through providing them the proper conditions.
Add this purple and green majesty to your space and we promise she will never fail to captivate you with her beauty.
Hardiness Zone | 10-11 |
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Mature Height: | 20 Inches |
Mature Width: | 10 to 16 Inches |
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 |