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Calathea 'Dottie'

Calathea 'Dottie'

Goeppertia roseopicta 'Dottie'

Regular price $34.99 USD
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Size
Your Plant at a Glance
Care Level
Intermediate
Pet Safety
Safe
Light
Medium
Water
High
Size
Medium
Growth
Bushy

Plant guilt-free! This beauty is completely non-toxic to cats and dogs, so you can enjoy gorgeous greenery without worrying about curious pets. The bushy growth habit and foliage characteristics create visual interest while staying safely out of reach of nibbling fur babies. Perfect for pet-owning plant parents who refuse to choose between their loves. Add life to your space knowing your four-legged family members can coexist safely.

Light Requirements:
STEP 1: Find the Perfect Spot
Best spot: Place 3-6 feet distant from windows or near east exposure
Alternative: Brightly lit bathroom or professional space

STEP 2: Light Duration
Needs 4-6 hours moderate brightness each day
Adapts to grow lamps operated 12-14 hours

STEP 3: Rotate Weekly
Rotate plant every week to ensure uniform shape
Watering Guide:
STEP 1: Check the Soil
How to check: Feel top 1 inch of soil - water when dry to touch
Pro tip: Regular monitoring prevents drying out

STEP 2: Water Thoroughly
Water thoroughly and keep soil consistently moist (NOT soggy)
Maintain steady moisture without waterlogging

STEP 3: Wait and Repeat
Frequency: Water 4-6 days apart in warm months, 7-10 days in cold
Good drainage prevents root rot with frequent watering

Loss of vibrant coloration

This is a sign of too much light. Reduce light intensity - prefer medium indirect light

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Weak, drooping leaves

This is a sign of too little light. Ensure adequate bright indirect light for healthy growth

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Yellow leaves despite moist soil

This is a sign of overwatering. Cut back on watering. Soil should be moist, not soggy

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Curling, dry leaf tips

This is a sign of underwatering. Water more frequently. Keep soil evenly moist

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