ornamentalFamily: MarantaceaeGenus: Calathea

Cultivar

Calathea 'Rosey'

Calathea 'Rosey'

Cultivar: Rosey

This cultivar features dramatic, rounded leaves marked with deep pink tones toward the center and dark green borders, creating a striking contrast. Like other members of its genus, it exhibits nyctinasty, where leaves fold up at night and unfurl during the day. It thrives in well-lit indoor environments away from direct sunlight, making it a favorite for houseplant collectors. With its bold coloration, it brings a sophisticated, tropical aesthetic to any home or office decor.

Calathea 'Rosey' is a stunning tropical foliage plant prized for its vibrant pink and deep green variegated leaves. It serves as an excellent decorative accent for indoor spaces that provide consistent warmth and moderate humidity.

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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

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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; avoid direct sun to prevent leaf scorching.

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Water

Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; use filtered or distilled water if tap water is high in minerals.

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Mature size

12 to 18 inches tall and wide.

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Hardiness

11-12; typically grown as a houseplant in most regions.

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Growth habit

Clumping, upright tropical foliage plant.

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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

Consistent humidity is the key to preventing crispy leaf edges. Avoid placing near heating or cooling vents.

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Climate note

Prefers warm temperatures between 65-80ยฐF. Sensitive to cold drafts and temperatures below 60ยฐF.

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Flower / fruit

Grown primarily for its foliage; flowers are insignificant and rare in indoor cultivation.

Growing & Care

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Sun / light

Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun to prevent leaf scorching.

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Growth rate

Moderate

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Fertilizer

Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer at half-strength once a month during the active growing season.

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Pruning

Remove yellowing or damaged lower leaves at the base to maintain a tidy appearance.

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Care notes

Consistent humidity is the key to preventing crispy leaf edges. Avoid placing near heating or cooling vents.

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

Clumping, upright tropical foliage plant.

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Spacing

18 inches apart if grouping multiple plants.

Flower / Fruit

Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.

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Flowering / fruiting

Grown primarily for its foliage; flowers are insignificant and rare in indoor cultivation.

Climate & Hardiness

Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.

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Hardiness zones

11-12; typically grown as a houseplant in most regions.

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Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures between 65-80ยฐF. Sensitive to cold drafts and temperatures below 60ยฐF.

Soil & Water

Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.

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Watering

Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; use filtered or distilled water if tap water is high in minerals.

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Soil

Peat-based, well-draining potting mix that retains some moisture while allowing excess water to pass through.

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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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Container Growing

Perfect for containers; ensure the pot has drainage holes and is sized appropriately to the plant's root system.

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Family

Marantaceae

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Foliage Look

Broad, rounded, variegated leaves with pink and dark green patterns.

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Foliage Rules

Leaves are broad and oval with a distinct pink center and dark green margin. Avoid images showing shredded or distorted edges.

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Fruit Flower Look

None; ornamental foliage focus only.

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Fruit Flower Rules

This plant is not grown for fruit or flowers. Avoid any imagery depicting blooming as a primary feature.

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Growth Habit Rules

Maintain a clumped, non-vining, upright appearance. Do not represent as a trailing plant.

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Mature Plant Look

A lush, dense clumping houseplant with striking pink-and-green variegated, rounded foliage.

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Mature Stage Morphology

Mature plants form a dense rosette of wide, rounded, ornamental foliage with a dark green margin and a bright, deep-pink center.

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Morphology Rules

Focus on the foliage pattern, leaf shape, and clumping habit. Ensure colors appear vibrant but natural.

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Plant Faqs

How much light does Calathea 'Rosey' need? It thrives in bright, indirect light; avoid direct sunlight to keep colors vibrant. Why are the leaf edges turning brown? This is often due to low humidity or mineral buildup; use distilled water and mist regularly. Can I keep this plant in a small pot? Yes, it prefers to be slightly root-bound but should be repotted every 1-2 years.

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Root Look

Clean, healthy white roots visible in a starter plug.

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Soil Look

Dark, rich, peat-based soil that appears moist but well-draining.

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Starter Stage

Small, compact starter plug with juvenile leaves showing characteristic pink centers.

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Starter Stage Morphology

Young leaves are smaller, more oval in shape, and exhibit the trademark pink variegation, though intensity may develop as the plant matures.

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Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Calathea 'Rosey'. This is Calathea 'Rosey', available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Calathea 'Rosey' become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor foliage environment you want to create. This tropical gem showcases stunning rounded leaves with vibrant pink centers and rich dark green borders, providing a sophisticated splash of color. Establish your starter by repotting it into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining mix, then move it to a final decorative container when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.

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Youtube Tags

Calathea Rosey Tropicals Houseplants Indoor Gardening Foliage Plants Calathea Roseopicta Plant Care Agardeni Decorative Foliage

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Youtube Video Summary

Calathea 'Rosey' is a stunning tropical houseplant known for its bold pink and deep green variegated leaves. It adds an elegant, colorful touch to any indoor space that enjoys bright, indirect light.

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Youtube Video Title

Calathea 'Rosey' - Vibrant Tropical Foliage for Your Home

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