rose-painted calathea
Also known as: Jungle rose
A clump-forming perennial to 25cm, with short-stalked, oblong, dark green leaves with pink midrib and stripes parallel to the margins; small white and purple flowers may appear in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- rose-painted calathea (Goeppertia roseopicta)
- Genus
- Goeppertia
- Family
- Marantaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of rose-painted calathea
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of rose-painted calathea
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rose-painted calathea care guide
- Keep soil evenly moist with warmth and humidity
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist with warmth and humidity
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed every few weeks in active growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in late spring
Growing
GrowingUnder glass grow in loam-based or loam-less potting compost with bright indirect or filtered light. Provide high humidity, draught-free conditions and a constant temperature of at least 16°C. Water moderately when in growth and keep just moist in winter. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite
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