- Variegated Foliage
- Bright Indirect Light
- Mature Height 2 Feet
- Water Needs - Consistently Moist
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.
Picturata Calathea Information
| Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light |
| Mature Height: 2 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 2 Feet |
| Habit: Clumping |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Foliage Color(s): Silver, Dark Green, Red |
| Watering: Consistently Moist |
| Features: Variegated Foliage |
| Common Name: Picturata Calathea |
| Other Name(s): Silver Variegated Calathea |
| Scientific Name: Goeppertia Picturata 'Argentea' |
- SKU:
- CALATHEA_PICTURATA
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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