Calathea Dottie | Prayer Plant
Add a touch of dramatic elegance to your indoor collection with the Calathea Dottie. Known for its deep black leaves with striking pink outlines, this unique houseplant makes a bold statement in any room. Each leaf displays a vivid pink centre stripe that follows the leaf’s shape, adding a pop of colour and contrast that’s simply mesmerising. Calathea Dottie is a pet-safe plant, making it perfect for households with furry friends, and it thrives in low to medium indirect light, making it adaptable to a variety of indoor spaces. With its air-purifying qualities and compact size, this beautiful houseplant enhances your home’s atmosphere and brings a touch of tropical luxury indoors.
Add a touch of dramatic elegance to your indoor collection with the Calathea Dottie. Known for its deep black leaves with striking pink outlines, this unique houseplant makes a bold statement in any room. Each leaf displays a vivid pink centre stripe that follows the leaf’s shape, adding a pop of colour and contrast that’s simply mesmerising. Calathea Dottie is a pet-safe plant, making it perfect for households with furry friends, and it thrives in low to medium indirect light, making it adaptable to a variety of indoor spaces. With its air-purifying qualities and compact size, this beautiful houseplant enhances your home’s atmosphere and brings a touch of tropical luxury indoors.
Add a touch of dramatic elegance to your indoor collection with the Calathea Dottie. Known for its deep black leaves with striking pink outlines, this unique houseplant makes a bold statement in any room. Each leaf displays a vivid pink centre stripe that follows the leaf’s shape, adding a pop of colour and contrast that’s simply mesmerising. Calathea Dottie is a pet-safe plant, making it perfect for households with furry friends, and it thrives in low to medium indirect light, making it adaptable to a variety of indoor spaces. With its air-purifying qualities and compact size, this beautiful houseplant enhances your home’s atmosphere and brings a touch of tropical luxury indoors.
Botanical Name: Calathea roseopicta ‘Dottie’
Common Name: Calathea Dottie
Plant Size: Small to medium
Established Height: Typically grows 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) tall
Established Spread: Can spread up to 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) wide
Plant Spacing: Space about 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) apart
Leaf Colour: Dark green to almost black, with pink outlines and a central pink stripe
Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Life Cycle: Perennial (indoor plant)
Sunlight: Prefers low to medium indirect light
Position: Thrives in bright, indirect light; avoid direct sunlight
Suitable For: Indoor gardening, pet-safe households
Soil Acidity: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH
Soil Moisture: Prefers consistently moist, well-draining soil; avoid waterlogging
Soil Type: Fertile, humus-rich, well-draining
Growing Skill: Moderate; ideal for those with some experience in plant care
Maintenance: Low to moderate; keep soil moist but not soggy, mist regularly to maintain humidity, and keep away from cold drafts