Calathea roseopicta (Peacock Plant)
Calathea roseopicta, often known as the Peacock Plant, is a striking indoor foliage plant admired for its decorative leaves and air-purifying qualities. Its broad, rounded leaves feature deep green surfaces marked with delicate pink or cream patterns and rich purple undersides—making it a living piece of art for your home or office.
Key Features
- Striking foliage: Large, round leaves with beautifully painted pink or silver markings and rich purple undersides add colour and drama to shaded spaces.
- Perfect for interiors: Thrives in indirect light and high humidity—ideal for living rooms, offices, and shaded corners.
- Air-purifying qualities: Naturally helps remove indoor toxins while improving humidity and freshness.
- Low maintenance: With regular watering and indirect light, Calathea roseopicta rewards you with lush, vibrant foliage all year round.
- Pet friendly: Non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it safe for homes with pets.
Growing Tips
- Light: Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight which can scorch the leaves.
- Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water when the top few centimetres begin to dry.
- Humidity: Loves high humidity. Mist regularly or place near a humidifier for best growth.
- Soil: Use a well-draining, peat-rich mix that retains gentle moisture.
- Temperature: Ideal range 18–26°C. Avoid cold drafts or sudden temperature changes.
- Maintenance: Wipe leaves occasionally to remove dust and enhance their natural shine.
Transform your indoor space with Calathea roseopicta—a tropical showpiece that combines elegance, texture, and calming colour in one easy-care houseplant.
Light requirement: Bright indirect sunlight, Medium indirect sunlight, and Low light tolerant
Water requirement: Low
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Growth rate: Slow
Suitable for containers: Yes
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Drought tolerance: Low
Frost tolerance: Low
Wind tolerance: Low
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Colour: Green
Variegation: Yes
Size: Large
Seasonality: Evergreen
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