How To Take Care Calathea Rosy. It has gorgeous pink-centered leaves bordered with a deep dark green that offsets. A good rule of thumb that I like to use for these plants is to allow the surface of the soil to dry out and then water again.
Terra cotta wicks away excess moisture leaving the soil optimally moist. Calathea are gorgeous houseplants but they need a little extra love and tenderness. Maybe the top inch or so smaller pots.
6182017 Calathea roseopicta soil and planting When putting together a soil mixture for your rose painted Calathea its important to keep in mind that this plant likes lightly moist soil but doesnt appreciate wet feet at all.
But if you live in a dry place or have a tendency to under-water consider sticking with a plastic pot. Calathea are gorgeous houseplants but they need a little extra love and tenderness. Dry air and cool air can also cause problems for Calathea leaves. If you give them the optimal conditions they will be your best friends.