General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Plant Height: 12-18 inches
Plant Spread: 12-18 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Dark burgundy and rose pink
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP12,736 (2002)
Parentage: Sport of: Calathea roseopicta

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Common names
  • Rose Painted Calathea
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Goeppertia roseopicta
  • Synonym: Calathea roseopicta

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Date: 2019-08-31

Date: 2009-09-20
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Location: mid-TN
Date: 09-04-06
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Date: 09-04-06

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