Rose Painted Calathea Seeds - Calathea Roseopicta, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

The rose-painted calathea (Calathea roseopicta, also sold as Goeppertia roseopicta) is a tropical houseplant grown for its broad leaves patterned in rings of green, cream and pink over a purple underside. Like other prayer plants, it lifts its leaves in the evening and lowers them by morning. Growing it from seed takes patience, but the reward is a truly striking foliage plant.

Why choose our seeds?

• Broad, patterned leaves in green, cream and pink with a purple reverse
• A statement tropical houseplant for bright indoor spots
• Prayer-plant habit: leaves rise at night and relax by day

How to grow Rose Painted Calathea seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Sow indoors at any time during the warm season — spring, summer or autumn.
• Outdoors: An indoor plant in most climates; grow outdoors only where it never freezes.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Humidity dome or plastic wrap to hold moisture
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow on sterile seed mix and cover only lightly, about 2 mm deep.
• No scarification or pre-soaking is needed.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light — never harsh direct sun.
• Temperature: Around 77°F (25°C) by day, a little cooler at night.
• Humidity: High humidity is essential — sow in a propagator or enclose the pot in a clear plastic bag, opening it briefly every couple of days for fresh air.

Germination

• 3-8 weeks; germination is often uneven.
• Keep seedlings warm, humid and evenly moist; prick out into small pots of houseplant mix when about 5 cm (2 inches) tall.

Transplanting

• Pot up seedlings as they outgrow their cells; there is no outdoor planting in most climates.
• One seedling per small pot; move to larger pots as plants grow.

Care Tips

• Sun: Bright, indirect light.
• Water: Keep the mix evenly moist; never let the pot sit in water.
• Fertilizer: Feed lightly with diluted houseplant fertilizer during spring and summer.
• Keep away from cold drafts and sudden temperature swings; steady warmth keeps the foliage at its best.

Bloom Time:

Grown for its foliage; small pink blooms may appear in warm, humid conditions but are secondary to the leaves.