Calathea Dottie- Tropical indoor plant-The Lush Flora

Calathea Dottie is a striking tropical foliage plant known for its deep green to almost black leaves highlighted with vivid pink markings and a bright pink central vein. The undersides of the leaves are typically rich purple-red. It is a compact, clump-forming plant that makes an excellent choice for indoor plant collections.

🌿 Plant Features

• Light: Bright to medium indirect light
• Water: Keep the soil consistently lightly moist, but never waterlogged
• Humidity: High humidity, ideally 60% or above
• Temperature: Around 18–27°C
• Soil: Moisture-retentive but well-draining, airy potting mix
• Growth: Compact, clumping habit; can reach around 40 cm under suitable conditions
• Propagation: Division
• Pet friendly: Non-toxic to cats and dogs

💧 Care Tips

Use filtered, rain or distilled water where possible, as Calatheas can be sensitive to minerals and fluoride in tap water. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves and cause the beautiful pink markings to fade. Keep the plant away from strong air-conditioning drafts and heaters.