calathea roseopicta
'mysty'

No other name for this plant.

Care level

Medium

This eye-catching variety showcases stunning leaves with a feather-like pattern in varying shades of green, from light yellow-green to deep forest green. The purple undersides of the leaves create a dramatic contrast, making it particularly striking when the leaves gently move and reveal their hidden colors.

Care & maintenance

Light

Bright indirect light

Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.

Temperature

Warm (60.8°F - 84.2°F)

Fertilization frequency

Moderate

Monthly during the growing period.

Humidity & watering

High

Keep the soil constantly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 60 and 90% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a Tropical plant mix: A rich, moisture-retentive blend with good aeration. Mimics the natural forest floor environment of tropical regions.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

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Pot

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

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Features

Size & growth

Medium

Upright

Moderate growth

This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach 1 to 3 feet in height or spread.

It grows upwards without support.

Toxicity

Toxicity table by species
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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Flowering & not self-pollinating

The calathea mysty can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.

Propagation methods

Origin & references

Created from a mutation.

Patent and right

This stunning houseplant emerged as a natural mutation discovered in a greenhouse in Evergem, Belgium in April 2016, sprouting unexpectedly among a group of 'Medallion' varieties. After its discovery, scientists successfully grew new plants through laboratory tissue culture techniques, ensuring that all future generations would maintain the same beautiful characteristics of the original mutation.
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