Like a Prayer™ Prayer Plant

Calathea roseopicta

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Overview

The Like a Prayer™ Prayer Plant, or Calathea roseopicta, is an upright tropical houseplant with rounded green leaves patterned in concentric rings, pink midribs, and burgundy-purple undersides that fold upward at dusk. It matures 12-24 inches tall in a compact clump. Grow in low to medium indirect light, moist well-drained mix, and moderate humidity, using filtered water when possible. Hardy in USDA Zones 11-12.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Medium

Like a Prayer™ Prayer Plant (Calathea roseopicta) — is an upright tropical houseplant with rounded green leaves patterned in concentric rings

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–2 Ft.

Classification

Family: Marantaceae

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Like a Prayer™ Prayer Plant (Calathea roseopicta) — is an upright tropical houseplant with rounded green leaves patterned in concentric rings

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