How much sunlight does my Calathea picturata 'Argentea' need?

Calathea picturata 'Argentea' 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 🏡.

How much humidity does Calathea picturata 'Argentea' like?

Calathea picturata 'Argentea' doesn’t require additional humidity . Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

What type of soil should I use for my Calathea picturata 'Argentea'?

Calathea picturata 'Argentea' does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Calathea picturata 'Argentea'?

Calathea picturata 'Argentea' 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!

Which region is Calathea picturata 'Argentea' native to?

Calathea picturata 'Argentea' is native to Tropical Americas .

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Q: How often should I water my Calathea picturata 'Argentea'?

Calathea picturata 'Argentea' 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.

5.0 out of 5 (4 experiences)

Large, lush leaves

Fast grower

About Calathea picturata 'Argentea'

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 picturata 'Argentea'

Genus

Goeppertia

Family

Marantaceae

Order

Zingiberales

Also known as

Calathea picturata 'Argentea'

How to care for Calathea picturata 'Argentea'

Water

How often to water your Calathea picturata 'Argentea'

Calathea picturata 'Argentea' 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

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Calathea picturata 'Argentea' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Calathea picturata 'Argentea': 3ft from a window

Calathea picturata 'Argentea' 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 picturata 'Argentea' in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Calathea picturata 'Argentea'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Calathea picturata 'Argentea': 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 picturata 'Argentea' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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Care Summary for Calathea picturata 'Argentea'

Calathea picturata 'Argentea'

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Large, lush leaves 2

Fast grower 2

Browns easily 1

@Bjoyce

57 Plants

10,286 XP

Orlando, FL

12/21/2021

She hates me but I love her

Calathea picturata 'Argentea' plant photo by Bjoyce named Luna on Greg, the plant care app.

@Megan

86 Plants

14,504 XP

Washington, DC

11/24/2021

A little bit dramatic. On the more dramatic side for calathea, but beautiful leaves when it’s happy.

Large, lush leaves

Calathea picturata 'Argentea' plant photo by Megan named Your plant on Greg, the plant care app.

@Phantasmagoria

5 Plants

103 XP

Prague

07/10/2021

Need for high humidity level and enough of indirect sun light. She doesn’t like to be bottom-watered and prefers her soil constantly moist. Rain-water is the best choice to use.

Browns easily

Fast grower