Calathea Dottie

• Light: Filtered light is perfect - no direct sunlight.
• Water: Use a spray bottle a few times a week to keep the soil moist, then a nice big drink once a week. Don't let the plant sit in water - this is the fastest way to root-rot town!
• Temperature: The warmer the better, originating in rainforests they love humid temperatures.
• Soil: A rich, well-drained potting mix is best. Lift your plastic pot from the outer pot once a week to keep an eye on the bottom tray - make sure it's not sitting in water!
• Did you know: The leaves of a Calathea change angles throughout the day depending on the light source. Don't be startled if you catch it moving, or hear a slight rustle!

Easy - Medium

Given the right conditions, these striking plants are fast growers, however they are highly sensitive to cold draughts and other temperature fluctuations - so while you may enjoy the airconditioning blasting in the summer, your Calathea won't! Keep up the humidity, take it into the bathroom when you have a hot shower, or add some pepples and a dash of water to the bottom of you ceramic pot to help!

The plant is potted in either 11-12cm plastic nursery pot. Each pot has one clump; leaves measure about 5cm in diameter.

Some natural variation in size and appearance may occur.