Calathea Roseopicta $20

How to Care for a Calathea Rosy

Calathea rosy care can be a bit complicated, which is why this plant is not an ideal selection for beginners. It requires constant high humidity and watering, as well as a particular type of soil.

As long as you are willing to put in the work, you will be rewarded with a vibrant pink plant that you certainly don’t see every day.

As a tropical plant, humidity is the most important part of this plant’s care. High humidity will stimulate good growth, and the ideal range for the calathea rosy is at least 60% humidity. If you’re worried about how to maintain this, purchasing a humidifier is an easy way to make sure the range is kept.

Potential signs that this plant needs more humidity will be brown spots appearing on the leaves, as well as a stiffening of the leaves that leads to a “crispy” texture. If you notice these symptoms, try raising the humidity and see if the issue resolves itself within a few weeks.

Light

Like most plants, the calathea rosy will function best in bright and indirect sunlight. There is a common myth that this plant can tolerate low light, but that is untrue. If you grow it in low light or shade, the growth and coloring of the leaves will be stunted.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, too much direct sunlight will harm the leaves and dull the coloring.

For bright and indirect sunlight, try growing this plant in an eastern or northern facing window. It will experience a few hours of weak, direct sunlight as the sun rises and then bright, indirect sunlight for the rest of the day. You can also place the plant in a room with filtered sunlight (usually through curtains) to give it the correct amount.