Picturata Calathea

Light Needs

Bright Indirect Light

Mature Height

2 Feet

Mature Spread

2 Feet

Feature

Foliage Interest

Enjoy beautifully patterned leaves that gently move throughout the day with the Picturata Calathea. The broad, ovate leaves come to a point and feature silvery green coloring surrounded by wide dark green margins. The underside of each leaf is a deep shade of red. Calatheas have an upright, spreading growth habit. As a Prayer Plant, the leaves gently raise and lower throughout the day. The Picturata Calathea is also known as Goeppertia Picturata ‘Argentea’ and Silver Variegated Calathea.

Best Locations For Growing Picturata Calathea

The Picturata Calathea makes a beautiful addition to any room of a home. This Calathea will thrive in a sunny spot with increased humidity, but you can use a humidifier to make the plant feel at home. Mature plants stand several feet tall, so this Prayer Plant can graduate from being on a table or desk to a floor plant. The Picturata Calathea is non-toxic, making it child and pet-safe.

Picturata Calathea Sunlight Requirements

Choose a location washed in bright, indirect sunlight. While Picturata Calathea can live in medium light, the contrast of the variegation will diminish, and the leaves may appear muted. Situate the plant several feet from a sunny window with southern exposure or near an east- or west-facing window. Direct sunlight may damage the foliage, so avoid intense light.

Picturata Calathea Care

Trim dead or damaged foliage. Calatheas are fast-growing plants that will need a larger pot or fresh potting soil every one to two years. You can divide a large plant when repotting if you want to reduce the size or pot several plants. Always use a container with drainage holes because as much as the Picturata Calathea likes water, it does not like to be waterlogged. Use moist, well-drained, and rich soil.

Watering Picturata Calathea

Calathea plants have increased water needs, but it is still possible to overwater them. Give your Picturata Calathea water when the top inch of potting soil is dry. Drench the soil and remove overflow from the saucer or cover pot. Calatheas can be sensitive to tap water containing fluoride, so use filtered water if necessary.

Increased humidity is a requirement for Prayer Plants. The Picturata Calathea needs above-average humidity to maintain its lovely leaves. Average humidity may suffice, but low humidity causes the leaves to become dry and brittle.

Feeding Picturata Calathea

Regular and consistent feedings keep the Picturata Calathea growing and thriving. Feed the plant using balanced, water-soluble fertilizer. Apply plant food monthly when the plant is actively growing.

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CALATHEA_PICTURATA