Calathea Roseoptica Dottie Flowering Some leaves are lightly dusted

Some leaves are lightly dusted

Very ornamental houseplant

large leafed Alocasia with deep purple undersides

heart-shaped

Direct sunlight can scorch its dark leaves

Calathea Roseoptica Dottie Flowering Some leaves are lightly dustedThis beautiful cultivar of Calathea's leaves start out green with a pink band, and gradually as they mature become darker to almost black. Calatheas are known as 'Prayer plants' meaning their foliage folds up at night and drops during the day. Large wide leaves, with a almost feathered appearance Growth pattern: Compact rosette geophyte Water: When the top 2 3cm of soil becomes dry. Ideal Position: East facing Light: Bright, indirect or filtered