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ornamentalFamily: MarantaceaeGenus: Calathea
Cultivar
Calathea Roseopicta 'Green Lipstick'
Calathea
The 'Green Lipstick' Calathea is prized for its large, rounded leaves that feature intricate, bright green markings set against a darker, emerald backdrop. As a member of the prayer plant family, it exhibits unique foliar movement, with leaves that fold upward during the evening hours. This cultivar adds a dramatic, architectural touch to indoor collections and thrives in warm, humid conditions away from direct sunlight.
Calathea 'Green Lipstick' is a striking tropical foliage plant known for its vibrant, patterned leaves and lush, clumping growth habit. It serves as a beautiful accent for indoor environments that provide consistent humidity and bright, indirect light.
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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
Grow Calathea Roseopicta 'Green Lipstick' with confidence
Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh, direct sunlight which can scorch the leaves.
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Water
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
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Mature size
1.5 to 2 feet tall and wide.
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Hardiness
Tropical; typically grown as a houseplant in zones 3-11.
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial.
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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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Growing note
Maintain consistent moisture and avoid temperature fluctuations. This plant is sensitive to cold drafts and tap water minerals; using filtered or distilled water can help prevent leaf tip browning.
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Climate note
Thrives in temperatures between 65°F and 80°F. Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 60°F.
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Flower / fruit
Rarely flowers when grown indoors as a houseplant; grown primarily for its decorative 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; avoid harsh, direct sunlight which can scorch the leaves.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer monthly during the active growing season.
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Pruning
Remove yellow or brown leaves at the base to maintain the plant's aesthetic and health.
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Care notes
Maintain consistent moisture and avoid temperature fluctuations. This plant is sensitive to cold drafts and tap water minerals; using filtered or distilled water can help prevent leaf tip browning.
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
1.5 to 2 feet tall and wide.
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial.
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Spacing
1.5 to 2 feet apart.
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
Rarely flowers when grown indoors as a houseplant; grown primarily for its decorative 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
Tropical; typically grown as a houseplant in zones 3-11.
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Temperature
Thrives in temperatures between 65°F and 80°F. Protect from cold drafts and 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 soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
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Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix that retains some moisture while allowing for aeration.
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Soil pH
6.0-7.0
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Excellent for indoor containers. Use pots with drainage holes to ensure the root system does not sit in standing water.
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Family
Marantaceae
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Foliage Look
Lush, wide-leaved, deep green with bright lime-green leaf margin patterns and reddish-purple undersides.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves should display a distinct contrast between the dark emerald surface and the bright green inner markings.
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Fruit Flower Look
None; ornamental foliage focus.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Not applicable; this plant is not grown for fruit or floral display.
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Growth Habit Rules
Preserve the clumping, mounded form; do not depict as a vining or tree-like plant.
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Mature Plant Look
A full, lush, mounded tropical plant with broad, patterned foliage.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Forms a dense mound of broad, oval leaves with prominent, colorful midribs and leaf margins.
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Morphology Rules
Maintain the symmetry and upward-facing orientation of the leaf blades.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does a Calathea 'Green Lipstick' need? It prefers bright, indirect light; direct sun will burn the leaves. Why are the leaf edges turning brown? Brown edges are often caused by low humidity or water quality; consider using distilled water. Is this plant safe for pets? Calatheas are generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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Root Look
Healthy, white, fibrous roots within a professional plug medium.
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Soil Look
Dark, rich, peat-based potting soil.
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Starter Stage
Small, young plug with several developing leaves.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Leaves are smaller than mature specimens, exhibiting characteristic patterns, and are supported by delicate, flexible petioles.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Calathea Roseopicta Green Lipstick. This is Calathea Roseopicta Green Lipstick, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this vibrant tropical foliage plant become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the lush indoor environment you want to create. Focusing on its stunning, dark emerald leaves with bright green margins, this plant adds architectural drama to any room. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with quality potting mix, then move it to a final container when it is well-established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the vibrant foliage of the Calathea 'Green Lipstick'. This tropical houseplant is perfect for creating a lush, indoor sanctuary with its unique, patterned leaves.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Calathea Roseopicta Green Lipstick
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