calathea rosy Plant Care: Water, Light, Nutrients

calathea rosy

About calathea rosy

Many of the houseplants we used to know as Calatheas now belong to the genus Goeppertia (say that three times fast). These plants have delightfully patterned leaves that come in all sorts of colors and shapes! Commonly known as prayer plants, the leaves of some species fold up at night through a process called nyctinasty meaning night movement! 😴

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Goeppertia roseopicta 'Rosy'

Genus

Goeppertia

Family

Marantaceae

Order

Zingiberales

How to care for calathea rosy

💦 Water

How often to water your calathea rosy

calathea rosy needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for calathea rosy in your home

calathea rosy may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of calathea rosy in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize calathea rosy

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for calathea rosy: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your calathea rosy after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Spots on calathea I have spendt many hours searcing about this before. And the internet just don't seem to give me any more answers by now 😅 I tend to get some of these spots every winter. It doesn't seem to bother the plant, and in spring again new leaves comes and no new spots until it now starts again 😑 After last winter I thougt it might be a little too much water or low humidity. The humidity should not be an issue now, and I really thougt I had gotten a hang on the watering. But I guess maybe it stays wet a little too long now. It has a bit cold nights now (reaches just below 17 celsius, but it didn't last year). I water it aprox every 16. days. It sometimes ejects small sugary drops on the leaves (there are no bugs doing this!). I know roses and orchids do that when they are too dry, but that doesn't make sense either 😅 The spots gets darker when I wipe it with a softh cloth, so the leaf has a puncture probably from ejecting sweet sap.. (i can't believe there are bugs🪲 I have searched through everything with microscope now and last winter...). Have been thinking of fungus too, but it doesn't make sense either as it is just here wintertime🤷‍♀️ It usually dries out to a brown spot after a while. First photo is from my microscope. I did fertelize it just a little last watering, could fertelize-burn cause this? Sorry long post. You guys have any thoughts? #cathedralwindows #calatheacrew #calathea #plantsmakepeoplehappy #goeppertia

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

calathea rosy prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

☀️ Sunlight Needs

calathea rosy may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

💨 Humidity

calathea rosy prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

🪴 Soil

calathea rosy is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

💩 Fertilizer

calathea rosy should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

🌎 Native Region

calathea rosy is native to Tropical Americas.

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.