Calathea roseopicta — iNaturalist
About
This clump-forming perennial, known by its former name *Calathea roseopicta*, is notable for its striking foliage, which features pastel seafoam-green leaves outlined in dark green and streaked with darker colors. The plant's underside is typically dark reddish or purplish, an adaptation for shaded forest floor growth.
Field notes
Morphology
The plant is an evergreen perennial that grows to 50 cm (20 in). Its leaves are ovate, featuring a pastel, seafoam-green hue with a dark-green edging and horizontal streaks. The undersides of the foliage are dark reddish or purplish.
Distribution & habitat
Native to the Amazonian basin in northwestern Brazil.
Cultivation notes
It requires a constant temperature of 18–24 °C (64–75 °F), high humidity levels at all times, and bright indirect light. It is tender and requires a minimum temperature of 16 °C (61 °F).
History & etymology
The species is marketed as a houseplant under its former name and synonym *Calathea roseopicta*.
Habitat
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Cultivation
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- intermediate
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