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ornamentalFamily: MarantaceaeGenus: Calathea
Cultivar
Rosy Calathea
Calathea
This stunning tropical foliage plant features large, rounded leaves that display a soft, blushing pink interior that deepens as the leaves mature. The foliage is framed by crisp, dark green margins, creating a high-contrast display that thrives in bright, indirect indoor light. Perfect for interior spaces, this cultivar brings a lush, exotic feel to any room while maintaining a compact, clumping growth habit.
The Rosy Calathea is a striking tropical foliage plant known for its dramatic, rose-pink leaves with dark green margins. It adds vibrant color and texture to indoor collections as an excellent container specimen.
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Plant Detail
A closer look at the fruit, flower, foliage, or mature defining characteristics of this cultivar.
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light; protect from direct afternoon sun which can scorch the delicate foliage.
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Water
Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged. Use distilled, filtered, or rainwater as Calathea are sensitive to minerals in tap water.
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Mature size
12 to 18 inches tall and wide
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Hardiness
Not hardy; typically kept as a houseplant in zones 10-12
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Growth habit
compact clumping, rosette
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Plant type
tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Calathea 'Rosy' requires consistent high humidity to prevent leaf edges from curling or browning; avoid placing near cold drafts or direct heat vents.
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Climate note
Prefers consistent temperatures between 65°F and 80°F; avoid temperatures below 60°F.
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Flower / fruit
Occasionally produces small, inconspicuous flowers in ideal conditions, but primarily grown for its dramatic foliage.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; protect from direct afternoon sun which can scorch the delicate foliage.
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Growth rate
moderate
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half-strength once per month during the active growing season.
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Pruning
Remove old or damaged leaves at the base of the stem to maintain the plant's tidy appearance.
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Care notes
Calathea 'Rosy' requires consistent high humidity to prevent leaf edges from curling or browning; avoid placing near cold drafts or direct heat vents.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
12 to 18 inches tall and wide
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Growth habit
compact clumping, rosette
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Spacing
18 to 24 inches
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Occasionally produces small, inconspicuous flowers in ideal conditions, but primarily grown for its dramatic foliage.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
Not hardy; typically kept as a houseplant in zones 10-12
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Temperature
Prefers consistent temperatures between 65°F and 80°F; avoid temperatures below 60°F.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged. Use distilled, filtered, or rainwater as Calathea are sensitive to minerals in tap water.
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Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix that retains some moisture while allowing for excellent aeration.
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Soil pH
6.0-6.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Ideal for container growing; ensure the pot has drainage holes to avoid root rot and provide high ambient humidity.
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Family
Marantaceae
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Foliage Look
vibrant pink centers, dark green margins, broad rounded leaves, matte texture
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are rounded with a pink center that intensifies with maturity; margins remain consistently dark green.
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Fruit Flower Look
inconspicuous small cream-colored flowers
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are rare in indoor settings and should not be a focal point of the plant's description.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain a low-to-the-ground, clumping rosette habit; avoid leggy or upright-tree descriptions.
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Mature Plant Look
a lush, compact cluster of vibrant rose-pink and green leaves
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Mature Stage Morphology
Mature plant forms a dense rosette of large, rounded, papery leaves with distinct color contrast between the pink centers and dark green rims.
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Morphology Rules
Always emphasize the rosette arrangement and the papery texture of the leaves.
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Plant Faqs
Does the Rosy Calathea need high humidity? Yes, it thrives in humidity above 50 percent. Is it safe for pets? Calathea species are generally considered non-toxic. Why are the leaf edges turning brown? This is often a sign of low humidity or mineral buildup from tap water.
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Root Look
fine, fibrous roots in a moist plug
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Soil Look
dark, rich, peat-based organic potting mix
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Starter Stage
Small, young plant with a few developing leaves exhibiting initial pink coloration and green margins.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Soft, pliable, ovate leaves emerging from a central cluster; root system is typical of a young tissue-cultured liner.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Rosy Calathea. This is Rosy Calathea, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this vibrant foliage plant become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor plant collection you want to create. Notice the striking contrast of the soft rose-pink centers against deep green margins that define this unique tropical variety. Establish the starter plug by repotting it into a four-inch pot with a quality, well-draining mix, then move it to a permanent decorative container when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the vibrant color of the Rosy Calathea, a stunning tropical foliage plant with unique pink leaves. Learn how to care for this elegant clumping houseplant to keep it thriving in your home.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing the Beautiful Rosy Calathea Indoor Foliage Plant
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