Eds Plant Shop Calathea Roseopicta 'Dottie' - Drama Queen Plant 4In Nursery Pot

Dottie Calathea (Calathea roseopicta ‘Dottie’) The Dottie Calathea is a striking tropical houseplant prized for its deep purple foliage and vivid pink striping. A true statement plant, it adds dramatic contrast and subtle movement to indoor spaces, with leaves that gently rise and fall throughout the day as part of its natural “prayer plant” behavior. Dottie Calathea prefers medium to bright indirect light, where its color stays bold and growth remains full and healthy. While it can tolerate lower light conditions, brighter indirect light helps prevent fading and encourages more vigorous growth. Like other Calatheas, it thrives in humid environments, making it a great choice for bathrooms, bedrooms, and other moisture-friendly spaces. As a bonus, this plant is considered pet-safe, making it a great option for homes with curious cats and dogs. Plant Profile Botanical Name: Calathea roseopicta Common Name(s): Dottie, Calathea Dottie, Pink Painted Prayer Plant, Drama Queen Family: Marantaceae (Prayer Plant Family) Native Range: Brazil Light & Placement Light Preference: Medium to bright indirect light preferred; tolerates low light Ideal Placement: Bathrooms, humid rooms, or areas with consistent indirect light Tip: Avoid direct sun, which can scorch leaves and fade color Watering & Humidity Watering Keep soil evenly moist, allowing the top layer to dry slightly between waterings Use filtered, distilled, or rainwater when possible, as Calatheas can be sensitive to minerals and additives in tap water Humidity Prefers high humidity Thrives with a humidifier, pebble tray, or grouping with other plants Temperature & Soil Preferred Temperature: 60–85°F Avoid: Cold drafts, sudden temperature changes, and heating/cooling vents Soil: Well-draining, airy, slightly acidic mix; peat-based blends work especially well Pruning & Feeding Pruning: Remove yellow, brown, or damaged leaves as needed Fertilizing: Feed every 3–4 weeks during spring and summer with a diluted, balanced houseplant fertilizer Growth & Repotting Growth Habit: Upright and bushy Mature Size: Up to 2 ft tall Repotting: Every 1–2 years to refresh soil and support healthy root growth Pet Safety ✅ Non-toxic to pets and humans. As with all houseplants, keep out of reach of curious pets and small children. Fun Fact The Dottie Calathea displays nyctinasty, meaning its leaves fold upward at night and reopen in the morning—earning it the nickname “prayer plant” and giving it a lively,