An attractive dark green foliage plant with pink and cream stripes on the young growth with a pink mid rib. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers June to July. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Calathea roseopicta
An attractive dark green foliage plant with pink and cream stripes on the young growth with a pink mid rib.
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Calathea |
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Species | roseopicta |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | white, violet |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 25cm |
Family | Marantaceae |
Spread | 15cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, pink, cream |
Flowers From | June, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
Planting | |
Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Water with rain water, Water with tepid water, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Red spider mite |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Surround Pot with moist peat to maintain high humidity |
Propagation | Division |
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