Rose Calathea
Kiersten Rankel
Kiersten lives in New Orleans, LA and graduated with her masters degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Tulane University in 2019.
She has conducted or assisted on research studies covering trees such as the bald cypress, swamp maple, and water tupelo, as well as important marsh grasses including Juncus, Spartina, and Phragmites.
Kiersten is a certified Louisiana Master Naturalist and regularly volunteers with local community gardens and nonprofits to help restore critical ecosystems along the Gulf Coast.
3.9 out of 5 (147 experiences)
Large, lush leaves
Browns easily
About Rose Calathea
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! š“
Taxonomy
Goeppertia roseopicta
Goeppertia
Marantaceae
Zingiberales
Also known as
Jungle Velvet and Calathea roseopicta
How to care for Rose Calathea
How often to water your Rose Calathea
every 9
Rose Calathea needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Finding light for Rose Calathea in your home
a window
Rose Calathea may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, 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 Rose Calathea in your home š”.
How to fertilize Rose Calathea
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Rose Calathea after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
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please help my calathea when i got up this morning my calathea was VERY droopy i think she was thirstyā¦but when i popped her out of her pot i seen all these tiny little white thingyās. š„ŗwhat are they?? she was doing so good and had 2 new leaves coming out. i went ahead and rinsed off all that soil and gave her some new soil. think she needs a bigger pot also? thanks for any info:) #CalatheaCrew #HELP #HappyPlants
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What could be wrong? #RoseCalathea
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His leaves are drying at the tips, and new leaves unfolding are drying up as well. I have a pebble tray under the pot. (Did that about a week ago). He is inside, using a shared grow light, so it's not direct. I've followed the app schedule. Suggestions? #RoseCalathea
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Help! I'm just starting out and not sure why she's unhappy...root rot? What do I do?
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Well, itās opening!!! Dainty little buggers!! And beautiful!! With a birds nest in it!! Carolina wrens decided to take over. Left it cause I donāt have the heart to take it out!
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Anyone know what this is? Is it the early stages of flowering? I am confused
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Anyone know what all these signs mean? It's a calathea and I was away for a while but I have watered it for a while now since I got back sooo
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My Calethea Rose is busting Blooms!! Can hardly wait to see what color and what they look like!!
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Browning leafs I went on vacation and this lil lady went almost 16 days without water. 2 days after I watered her, sheās angry and browning. Is she retaliating because she went so long being dry, or did I over water her?? #SOS #CalatheaCrew
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Where do I trim off this dying leaf? Merry meet, all! My #rosecalathea is finally starting to shed the damaged leaves it came to me with. I'd love to trim this off so more energy can go to the new little roll of a leaf that's starting to come in. But I have no idea how to go about it, where to cut it, etc. My isopods will appreciate the new material, too, I just don't want to mess up the whole plant because I've sort of fallen in love with it. XD
Rose Calathea can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!
š¦ Water Needs
Rose Calathea 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.
āļø Sunlight Needs
Rose Calathea may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves š 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 š”.
š¶ š š¶ Toxicity
Rose Calathea is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.
Rose Calathea Toxicity to Cats →
šØ Humidity
Rose Calathea 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.
šŖ“ Soil
Rose Calathea 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.
š© Fertilizer
Rose Calathea 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 itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
š Native Region
Rose Calathea is native to Tropical Americas.
šø Flowers
Yes, you may see your Rose Calathea bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.
ā¬ļø ā¬ļø Growth Pattern
Rose Calathea is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.
š¦ļø Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Rose Calathea can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 11a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
š± Propagation
Rose Calathea can be propagated by division into new individual plants.
- Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
- If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
- Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
- Repot the parent plant back into its original pot
š Yellow Leaves
Yellow leaves arenāt always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plantās life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, itās likely just your plant shedding old leaves.
Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Rose Calathea, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.
Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!
š§ 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.
Care Summary for Rose Calathea
Rose Calathea
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Large, lush leaves 70
Browns easily 51
Survivor 34
Fast grower 32
Pest magnet 12
Blooms easily 7
Easy to propagate 2
03/29/2022
Pissy plant, finicky and high maintenance. Not a starter plant
Browns easily
03/23/2022
Hard plant to love.
Browns easily
Pest magnet
03/11/2022
A beautiful plant, but in true Calathea style, theyāre drama queens. Make sure before you get one or whilst you are buying it that you have a space with enough humidity for them.
For my Rose Calathea, I have her set up with a pebble tray inside of a fishbowl. This focuses the humidity on to the plant.
They like to be damp, but not wet.
Make sure theyāre not too close to the window. Mine is about 3ft away from a window with blinds, and thatās where sheās seemed happiest.
Finding a happy medium takes a little work, but once you have it, youāll have a happy plant.
Best of luck!! š±
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
Browns easily
02/04/2022
Has often new growth and can be easily divided
Large, lush leaves
02/02/2022
So in love with my Calathea. Loves humidity so keep next to humidifier but mine loves being listed a few times a day with a spray bottle. Water when top soil is dry.
01/25/2022
They are gorgeous. But also incredibly crabby little dramatic humidity suckers. Will brown if you talk about or look at her a little too long.
Browns easily
01/24/2022
Must keep up with humidity and water demands. A bit fussy about quality of water š¦ but worth it. So pretty!
Large, lush leaves
01/13/2022
Avoid at all costs. Will do nothing but break your heart. If you want to be hurt, buy calatheas. These things need to be in a cabinet or special home because my 65% humidity isnāt enough.
Browns easily
Pest magnet
01/11/2022
While I find this plant beautiful and growing it can be rewarding, it browns easily and the leaves get crispy edged unless provided high humidity and watered consistently (sometimes even then itāll crisp up!)
Large, lush leaves
Browns easily
Pest magnet
12/21/2021
Itās a calathea - give it humidity or it will throw a fit. 5 starts because the leaves are darker than most other calathea so the brown is less noticeable
Browns easily
Pest magnet
12/07/2021
So Iāve had a few crispy edges that Iāve trimmed down but otherwise, it hasnāt been as dramatic as Iāve read/heard. My humidity generally fluctuates between 40-60% but it seems happy as long as I keep itās soil consistently moist but not wet. I love its leaves, it stands out among all the green. And its been putting out a new leafy almost weekly and growing fast!
Browns easily
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
12/04/2021
Be careful with watering-
Water from bottom.
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
11/28/2021
Not super finicky as far as calathea go. Pet friendly, so thatās a plus.
11/28/2021
The biggest thing with calathea is to not let them dry out.
11/28/2021
Love this plant. Just donāt let it dry out too much.
11/12/2021
Likes humidity and indirect light.
Large, lush leaves
11/11/2021
Easy to mistake overwatering for under-watering.
Browns easily
11/07/2021
Personally I love how this plant dances & moves. Itās never in the same position and itās noticeable. It really makes you feel itās life energy ā”ļøšš
Large, lush leaves
11/06/2021
I know that people have difficulties with Calathea, but Julio has been thriving and putting out new leaves since I got him in April 2021. I think the trick is to follow Gregās watering advice, and put somewhere super bright. I have him about 10ft away from a west-facing window so he gets lots of bright indirect light throughout the day, and then about an hour of direct light when the sun is going down. Heās far enough away from the window that he doesnāt burn from the sun. I also kept him in the plastic pot I got him in so thereās plenty of drainage. Heās just living his best life!
Large, lush leaves
11/05/2021
I love my new plant! Just bought it. We will see how it will go š
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