Calathea 'Dottie' - 4" Pot

Plant Profile

Scientific name: Calathea 'Dottie'

Common name(s): Pink Painted Prayer Plant, Black Rose, Rose Painted Calathea, Zebra Plant, Prayer Plant

Family: Goeppertia

Native Range: Tropical areas of Central and South America

Description & Care:

If you’re looking to add different colors to your houseplant collection, this is a must! Calathea Dottie is a variety with round, deep green—nearly black—leaves accented with hot pink variegation. The backside of the leaves is pinkish-green, and the color deepens as the leaves mature! I must add that it is a bit on the trickier side to care for, but so worth it!

Light: This plant prefers medium to bright indirect light. Too much direct light will burn its delicate leaves and too much light can also fade the colors. Therefore, a window where the plant gets morning or early afternoon sun is great.

Water: Dottie likes its soil to stay evenly moist, so you can water it once the top few inches of soil dries out. Like other calatheas, they do not tolerate tap water well. Instead, use filtered water or let your tap water sit out for a while before watering, and try to avoid touching the leaves. 

Temperature: 65-85F - loves warmer temperatures

Humidity: High

Feeding: Fertilize during active growth which typically occurs during the spring and summer months

Propagation: Best propagated by division

Common Pests: Look out for mealy bugs, spider mites, scales, and aphids

Toxicity: Non-toxic to humans and pet friendly