Description
‘Dottie’ features near-black leaves etched with neon-pink rings and purple undersides—dramatic colour for shaded, humid spaces.
- Full Botanical Name: Goeppertia roseopicta ‘Dottie’ (syn. Calathea)
- Common Names: Calathea Dottie, Prayer Plant (broad)
- Country and/or Region of Origin: Cultivar; species native to tropical South America
- Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Shaded, humid rainforest understory
- Care Guide:
- Light: Medium, indirect; avoid direct sun
- Ideal Room: Bathroom or humid bedroom/office
- Feeding: Mild, regular feed in growing season
- Humidity: 60–80%+ preferred
- Ideal Temperature: 18–26°C
- Watering: Keep evenly moist with soft/rain water
- Pet/Child Safe: Non-toxic — safe for pets and people; still avoid ingestion
- Soil Type: Moisture-retentive but airy mix
- Propagation: Division
- Eventual Height and Spread: 30–45 cm
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Pests and Treatment: Spider mites/aphids; treat promptly
- Repotting: 12–18 months
- Pruning: Trim brown edges and old leaves
- Air Purification: Good
- Folklore: Pink rings signify creativity and flair
