Calathea roseopicta, commonly known as the Rose Painted Calathea, is a striking tropical indoor plant admired for its deep green leaves painted with soft pink and rose-toned patterns. With its dramatic foliage and gentle leaf movement, it brings colour, texture, and life to bright indoor spaces.
Details
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Height: Up to 60–90cm indoors
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Width: Up to 40–60cm wide
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Growth Habit: Upright, bushy clumping plant
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Growth Rate: Moderate
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Humidity: Prefers high humidity
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Pet Friendly: Yes — non-toxic and safe for pets
Care
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Water: Keep soil consistently lightly moist. Water when the top 2–3cm of soil feels dry. Avoid letting the plant dry out completely.
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Light: Medium to bright indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight which can scorch the leaves and fade the pink colouring.
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Fertilise: Every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength.
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Soil Type: Free-draining indoor potting mix with added coco coir and perlite for moisture retention without becoming waterlogged.
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Maintenance: High — thrives with consistent moisture, warmth, humidity, and stable conditions.
Common names
- Rose Painted Calathea
- Roseopicta Calathea
- Prayer Plant (Group)
- Calathea roseopicta
- Goeppertia roseopicta
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Family: Marantaceae
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Genus: Calathea