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Watering Rose Painted Calathea
Every 5d
Recommended Frequency
1 /2 cup of water
Recommended Amount
Moisture
Rose Painted Calathea's require moist soil at all times. Be sure to use distilled water or rainwater, as this plant does not like hard water. You can reduce watering frequency in the winter months. It is best to use room temperature, distilled water.
Temperature for Rose Painted Calathea
Best Temperature
Light Requirements for Rose Painted Calathea
Indirect Sun
Recommended
Light Requirements
Indirect Sun or Filtered Sun is when sun exposure is being filtered through a sheer curtain or is not able to have the sun's rays directly hit the leaves/flowers of your plant.
Humidity Requirements for Rose Painted Calathea
Humidity
Fertilizing Rose Painted Calathea
Every 30d
Recommended Frequency
Fertilizing
Fertilize your Rose Painted Calathea once a month during autumn, winter, and spring using a 15-15-15 fertilizer diluted by half.
Repotting for Rose Painted Calathea
Every 730d
Recommended Frequency
Repotting Recommendations
Repot your Rose Painted Calathea every two years, or once it outgrows its pot.
Best Soil for Rose Painted Calathea
Peat Soil
Recommended Soil
Soil Recommendations
Peat Soil is an acidic soil that retains a lot of moisture and slows decomposition. Due to such a high moisture retention this mix may require irrigation to help with draining. This soil type is best used when paired with organic matter.