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Calathea Roseopicta 'Dottie' - Drama Queen

Ed's Plant Shop  |  SKU: EPS-CALAT-DOTTIE-4IN

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$19.99
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Description

Dottie Calathea (Calathea roseopicta ‘Dottie’)

The Dottie Calathea is a striking tropical houseplant prized for its deep purple foliage and vivid pink striping. A true statement plant, it adds dramatic contrast and subtle movement to indoor spaces, with leaves that gently rise and fall throughout the day as part of its natural “prayer plant” behavior.

Dottie Calathea prefers medium to bright indirect light, where its color stays bold and growth remains full and healthy. While it can tolerate lower light conditions, brighter indirect light helps prevent fading and encourages more vigorous growth. Like other Calatheas, it thrives in humid environments, making it a great choice for bathrooms, bedrooms, and other moisture-friendly spaces.

As a bonus, this plant is considered pet-safe, making it a great option for homes with curious cats and dogs.

Plant Profile

  • Botanical Name: Calathea roseopicta
  • Common Name(s): Dottie, Calathea Dottie, Pink Painted Prayer Plant, Drama Queen
  • Family: Marantaceae (Prayer Plant Family)
  • Native Range: Brazil

Light & Placement

  • Light Preference: Medium to bright indirect light preferred; tolerates low light
  • Ideal Placement: Bathrooms, humid rooms, or areas with consistent indirect light
  • Tip: Avoid direct sun, which can scorch leaves and fade color

Watering & Humidity

Watering

  • Keep soil evenly moist, allowing the top layer to dry slightly between waterings
  • Use filtered, distilled, or rainwater when possible, as Calatheas can be sensitive to minerals and additives in tap water

Humidity

  • Prefers high humidity
  • Thrives with a humidifier, pebble tray, or grouping with other plants

Temperature & Soil

  • Preferred Temperature: 60–85°F
  • Avoid: Cold drafts, sudden temperature changes, and heating/cooling vents
  • Soil: Well-draining, airy, slightly acidic mix; peat-based blends work especially well

Pruning & Feeding

  • Pruning: Remove yellow, brown, or damaged leaves as needed
  • Fertilizing: Feed every 3–4 weeks during spring and summer with a diluted, balanced houseplant fertilizer

Growth & Repotting

  • Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
  • Mature Size: Up to 2 ft tall
  • Repotting: Every 1–2 years to refresh soil and support healthy root growth

Pet Safety

Non-toxic to pets and humans. As with all houseplants, keep out of reach of curious pets and small children.

Fun Fact

The Dottie Calathea displays nyctinasty, meaning its leaves fold upward at night and reopen in the morning—earning it the nickname “prayer plant” and giving it a lively, almost animated presence.

Cultivar Background

Part of the beloved Marantaceae family, the Dottie Calathea was developed through selective breeding to highlight its intense pink markings and dark foliage. Its bold coloration and rhythmic leaf movement make it a standout in modern and tropical plant collections alike.

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Live Plants – Frequently Asked Questions

Shipping

What will I receive?

You’ll receive one healthy live plant in the nursery-pot or hanging-basket size selected above. The listed size refers to the approximate diameter of the nursery pot, not the plant’s total height or width.

Because every plant is naturally unique, height, fullness, leaf count, coloration, variegation, vine length, maturity, and overall shape may differ from the photographs.

Unless the product listing specifically states otherwise, plants arrive in a standard nursery grow pot. Decorative planters, baskets, saucers, stands, and other accessories are sold separately.

When will my plant ship or be delivered?

Please allow approximately 10–15 business days for processing and preparation. Ten business days is the earliest end of the range, and many orders require most or all of the stated processing window.

Processing time is separate from carrier transit time. Local NYC delivery also requires preparation and does not automatically mean same-day or next-day service.

Orders may occasionally require additional time because of plant availability, order volume, weather, seasonal demand, or courier coordination. We will send an update when confirmed fulfillment, tracking, or delivery information becomes available.

How are live plants packaged?

Each live plant is inspected and packed according to its size, shape, and shipping needs. Soil and foliage may be secured to reduce movement during transit, and protective materials may be added when appropriate.

Temporary drooping, shifted soil, limited leaf loss, or minor cosmetic stress can occur while a plant adjusts after shipping. This does not necessarily mean the plant is unhealthy.

What should I do when my plant arrives?

Unpack the plant promptly and carefully remove all protective packaging. Place it in appropriate light and allow it time to adjust to its new environment.

Check the soil before watering. Do not water automatically upon arrival because the plant may already have adequate moisture. Avoid immediately fertilizing, heavily pruning, or repeatedly moving the plant while it acclimates.

Should I repot my plant immediately?

We generally recommend allowing a newly delivered plant time to acclimate before repotting unless there is an urgent plant-health reason to do so.

Repotting an eligible small plant during the first 15 days may void the Plant Health Guarantee because it can make the cause of decline difficult to determine.

What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?

Report shipping or delivery damage within 48 hours. Keep the plant and all packaging while the concern is being reviewed.

Please provide your order number, a photograph of the entire plant, close-up photographs of the concern, and photographs of the box and packaging when applicable.

Small plants in nursery pots measuring 8 inches and below may also qualify for our 15-Day Plant Health Guarantee. Large plants in nursery pots measuring 10 inches and above have a 48-hour inspection and reporting window.

Review our Refund & Returns Policy for complete eligibility and documentation requirements.

How can I get help with my order or plant?

For the fastest assistance, use the AI chat assistant on our website. It can help with common order-status, delivery, policy, product, and plant-care questions.

Have your order number and the email address used at checkout available when asking about an order. When a concern requires photographs or human review, email support@edsplantshop.com.