Calathea Roseopicta 'Dottie'

The Calathea Roseopicta 'Dottie' is a darker variety of the the Calathea featuring dark green burgundy leaves with a hot pink border and a central pink stroke. The undersides are a striking deep red-purple. These plants look great paired with Raven ZZs and other more ‘gothic’ looking plants although we do love admiring their detailed leaf patterns all on their own. This plant prefers bright indirect light and humidity to thrive so try placing it in a bathroom or kitchen window! 

Ed's Plant Profile

• Scientific Name: Calathea Roseopicta 
• Common Name: Dottie
• Family: Arrowroot
• Native Range: Brazil

Ed's Care Guide

• Care Level: Moderate
• Light Preference: Medium Light, Low/Shade, Bright/Indirect
• Water Frequency: High/Moist. Thrives in evenly moist, well-drained soil. Allow the surface of the soil to slightly dry out between watering. These plants can be sensitive to hard water or water that has too many additives. We recommend using filtered tap water or rain water
  
• Humidity Preference: High
• Temperature: Prefers warmth; 60-85F
• Soil Type: Regular potting mix, Peaty mix, Airy and slightly acidic
• Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves
• Feeding: Fertilize every couple of weeks with a diluted balanced fertilizer during spring and summer
• Propagation: Root division 
• Growth Habit: Upright, Bushy. Can grow up to 2' tall and generally prefers to be repotted every two years
• Toxicity: Non-toxic to humans and pets. However, with all plants we recommend you exercise caution with children and pets