Calathea Roseopicta 'Silvia'

A large-leaved beauty. This tropical and calming, long life and easy care Calathea comes with the added bonus of air purifying qualities, so you can breathe more easily, plus as a plant that transpires a lot it will also act as a natural humidifier in your home.

You can tell I'm a Rosepicta because I have little lines coming out from the centre of my leaves. My leaves are purple underside, while on top, pale green bleeds into darker green, flecked with pink lines.

Size: Comes in 19 cm growing pot. Approx foliage height including pot 62 cm

Pets: Safe and sound for pets

Useful to know:

Origin

I come from the tropical Rainforests of South America.

Height/Growth

I can grow as tall as 60 cm and I am a fairly speedy grower.

Light

I like a lot of diffused light, but direct sunlight will cause the leaves to fade and lose my precious markings. Because I grow on the canopy floor, I can tolerate shade, but I grow much better with indirect light.

Water

I like my soil to be moist, but I am also susceptible to root rot, so don't let me sit in water. Think little and often as a watering policy.

Temperature

I prefer warm to high temperatures, ideally between 18-23 °C but can cope with as low as 15°C. Please keep me away from draughts!

Feeding

Apply a weak dose of a nitrogen rich foliage fertiliser once or twice a month during the growing season.

Grooming

Wipe my leaves with a damp cloth to remove dust, so that I can breathe properly.

Care

High humidity levels are a must. Stand on a wet pebble tray to improve humidity and mist frequently. Pop it in the shower from time to time to give an extra boost. 

Toxicity

Good news: I am pet friendly!

Fact

I am really good at removing toxins and impurities from the air, so I'll help you breathe more easily.