Calathea Rosepicta
Goeppertia roseopicta
A compact perennial houseplant known for its striking foliage, featuring dark green upper leaf surfaces with pink markings and rich deep purple undersides.
- Light
- Bright, indirect light for 6 to 8 hours daily. Avoid direct sun exposure.
- Water
- Keep soil evenly moist. Water when the top inch of soil feels slightly dry. Highly sensitive to chemicals in tap water, so rainwater or filtered water is preferred.
- Growth
- Clumping herbaceous perennial houseplant growing to a height and spread of 1 to 2 feet with a moderate growth rate.
Care instructions
Provide bright, indirect light and maintain consistently moist soil with high humidity. Avoid direct sunlight which can scorch the leaves, and use filtered or distilled water.
Growing details
Sunlight
Bright, indirect light for 6 to 8 hours daily. Avoid direct sun exposure.
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist. Water when the top inch of soil feels slightly dry. Highly sensitive to chemicals in tap water, so rainwater or filtered water is preferred.
Soil
Rich, well-draining potting mix with organic matter and a slightly acidic pH between 5.5 and 6.5.
Hardiness zone
USDA zones 10 to 12; typically grown indoors in cooler regions.
Growth habit
Clumping herbaceous perennial houseplant growing to a height and spread of 1 to 2 feet with a moderate growth rate.
Bloom season
Rarely blooms indoors; produces small, inconspicuous white or purple flowers when mature under optimal tropical conditions.
Propagation
Propagated primarily through root division during repotting in the spring.
Common pests & issues
Prone to spider mites and fungus gnats in dry or overly wet conditions. Low humidity causes brown, crispy leaf edges.
Similar species
Goeppertia makoyana (Peacock Plant) and Goeppertia crocata, which are distinguished by different leaf patterning and coloration.