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Cultivar
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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Plant Profile
Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun to prevent leaf scorching.
Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; use filtered or distilled water if tap water is high in minerals.
Mature size
12 to 18 inches tall and wide.
Hardiness
11-12; typically grown as a houseplant in most regions.
Growth habit
Clumping, upright tropical foliage plant.
Plant type
Tropical foliage plant
Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
Good to know
Consistent humidity is the key to preventing crispy leaf edges. Avoid placing near heating or cooling vents.
Prefers warm temperatures between 65-80ยฐF. Sensitive to cold drafts and temperatures below 60ยฐF.
Grown primarily for its foliage; flowers are insignificant and rare in indoor cultivation.
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun to prevent leaf scorching.
Growth rate
Moderate
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer at half-strength once a month during the active growing season.
Pruning
Remove yellowing or damaged lower leaves at the base to maintain a tidy appearance.
Care notes
Consistent humidity is the key to preventing crispy leaf edges. Avoid placing near heating or cooling vents.
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
Mature size
12 to 18 inches tall and wide.
Growth habit
Clumping, upright tropical foliage plant.
Spacing
18 inches apart if grouping multiple plants.
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
Flowering / fruiting
Grown primarily for its foliage; flowers are insignificant and rare in indoor cultivation.
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
Hardiness zones
11-12; typically grown as a houseplant in most regions.
Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures between 65-80ยฐF. Sensitive to cold drafts and temperatures below 60ยฐF.
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
Watering
Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; use filtered or distilled water if tap water is high in minerals.
Soil
Peat-based, well-draining potting mix that retains some moisture while allowing excess water to pass through.
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
Container Growing
Perfect for containers; ensure the pot has drainage holes and is sized appropriately to the plant's root system.
Family
Marantaceae
Foliage Look
Broad, rounded, variegated leaves with pink and dark green patterns.
Foliage Rules
Leaves are broad and oval with a distinct pink center and dark green margin. Avoid images showing shredded or distorted edges.
Fruit Flower Look
None; ornamental foliage focus only.
Fruit Flower Rules
This plant is not grown for fruit or flowers. Avoid any imagery depicting blooming as a primary feature.
Growth Habit Rules
Maintain a clumped, non-vining, upright appearance. Do not represent as a trailing plant.
Mature Plant Look
A lush, dense clumping houseplant with striking pink-and-green variegated, rounded foliage.
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.
Morphology Rules
Focus on the foliage pattern, leaf shape, and clumping habit. Ensure colors appear vibrant but natural.
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.
Root Look
Clean, healthy white roots visible in a starter plug.
Soil Look
Dark, rich, peat-based soil that appears moist but well-draining.
Starter Stage
Small, compact starter plug with juvenile leaves showing characteristic pink centers.
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.
Video Voiceover Script
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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Calathea Rosey Tropicals Houseplants Indoor Gardening Foliage Plants Calathea Roseopicta Plant Care Agardeni Decorative Foliage
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.
Youtube Video Title
Calathea 'Rosey' - Vibrant Tropical Foliage for Your Home
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