Calathea Roseopicta Dark

Velvety dark green leaves edged with a brilliant pink halo and silvery midrib — a true collector's prayer plant.

Calathea Roseopicta 'Dark' is the most dramatic of the rose-painted Calatheas, with deep emerald leaves rimmed in a vivid pink feathered band and a pale silver streak running down the centre. Like all Calatheas, it raises its leaves at night in its signature "prayer" motion. It thrives in bright indirect light with high humidity, making it ideal for bathrooms, kitchens and shaded indoor corners. Available in pots with multiple plant counts — the fuller the pot, the more lush the display.

Care

• Light: Bright indirect — never direct sun
• Water: When top 2–3 cm of soil is dry; keep evenly moist but never soggy
• Humidity: High (50%+ ideal)
• Temperature: 18–24°C; avoid cold draughts
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Pet friendly: Yes

Care tips

• Use distilled water, rainwater or filtered water — Calatheas are sensitive to chlorine and fluoride, which cause brown leaf tips.
• Plant in an airy, well-draining mix — pair our potting soil with perlite or coco coir.
• Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
• Group with other humidity-loving plants or place on a pebble tray to raise local humidity.

Scientific name: Calathea roseopicta 'Dark'