Calathea Roseopicta Green Lipstick
Calathea make great houseplants because the family features plants with a varity of foliage patterns and colors. Calathea in the wild are found on tropical forest floors, so they can tolerate living in partial shade and make the perfect plant for filling in some of the shadier parts of your plant room!
Light
Calathea, in general, need plenty of filtered light. Direct sunlight can cause the leaves to fade and lose their markings.
Calathea roseopicta plants can tolerate shaded areas, but the more bright indirect light it receives, the healthier the foliage will be.
Watering
This calathea plant (and all calathea plants, for that matter) must be kept in evenly damp soil. However, do not let the plant sit in over watered soil, which can cause root rot or other fungal diseases.
Soil
This plant’s soil must be well-draining, spongy, and rich in organic matter.
While the calathea roseopicta demands consistent moisture, it does not tolerate wet soil.
Returns & Insurance
In the event an item is damaged during shipment, a return or replacement will be offered. During this return process the customer will be required to submit pictures of the damaged item for review.
There is a five day "New Home" adjustment period is standard with all plant purchases. This period begins at the time of purchase and covers plants that have received "reasonable" care. Accidental death, heat damage, over watering, under watering, etc is not covered.