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| Rose-painted Calathea - Calathea dottie |
Common Name: Rose-painted Calathea
Scientific Name: Calathea dottie
Height: 6 - 36 Inc (15- 36 cm)
Span: 12 - 24 Inc (30 – 60 cm)
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun Tolerance: Shade
ABP Index: 2.0 (Aesthetics 2.0, Solidarity 2.0)
The Calathea Dottie is native to Tropical America - mainly in Brazil, Guyana, Colombia and Nicaragua. The elliptical, almost rubbery leaves can achieve diameters of 20 to 25 cm and are fat and oval. The leaves are black in colour which is rare for most plants and what make this plant unique. The plants height may range 6-36 in (15-90 cm). The leaves of some varieties of Calathea may be patterned with interesting colorful lines, blotches or spots. Some leaves varies in colour from rose, yellow, olive or white. Although Calathea develops flowers, they are typically very small and insignificant. It blooms white flowers in late summer. It is grows well in shade.
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| Calathea dottie black Leaves |
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| Calathea dottie black Leaves |
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| Calathea dottie black Flower |
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| Calathea dottie black Flower |
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| Calathea dottie black Ornamental plant |
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| Calathea dottie black |
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| Calathea dottie black |
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