Description
Botanical name – Calathea roseopicta ‘Illustris’
Common name – Rose painted Calathea
Description – A striking indoor plant with large rounded green leaves with splashes of dark green and white and red stems with purple undersides. Calathea are pet friendly making this the perfect plant to help create a tropical vibe inside or in outdoor shade.
Flower Colour – Small white and purple flowers
Flower Period – Summer
Location – Place in a warm, bright to lower light areas indoors. Can be grown outside in a warm shaded area as an under story plant or in a container.
Care – Do not allow soil to dry out completely between watering however they should also not sit in water. Use rain, filtered or boiled water to stop leaves getting brown tips. Likes humid conditions. Fertilise monthly during growing season with a liquid fertiliser.
Mature height – 0.5m H x 0.5m W
Sizes/Plant height approximate (above pot);
100mm – 10cm
**All plant stock and sizes are approximates and subject to grower availability as per the time of year**
Plant Key
Some quick facts about this plant:
Part Shade | |
Great Indoors | |
Low Light Tolerant | |
Moderate Watering | |
Ideal for Pots | |
Pet Friendly | |
Air Purifying | |
50 cm Wide | |
50 cm High |