Rose Painted Calathea

Scientific Name: Calathea roseopicta ‘Medallion’

Common Names: Medallion Calathea, Rose Painted Calathea

• Sunlight : Medium to Bright or also low indirect light.
• Water : Regular watering  not Drought tolerant. Avoid soaking its soil in water.
• Maintenance : High
• Humidity : High humid environment. For example, in your bathroom or kitchen area.
• Temperature : Warm environment.
• Toxicity : Good news because Calathea Medallion is a non-toxic plant to humans and pets. However, it’s tasty, so protect them from your pets.

Water

Problem hai : If the leaves of your Calathea Medallion are curling, leaves droop, go limp and possibly start to brown and curl then it means that the soil is dry.

Yaha Solution bhi hai : Keep a consistent watering schedule.

Problem hai : turning brown on the edges, then it means that the quality of the water is harmful

Yaha Solution bhi hai :Tap water is not suitable for plants because it contains salts, chlorine, minerals, and fluoride, which causes the tips of the leaves to burn, curl up, and turn brown. Filter the water by either using a water filtration system or by leaving the water in an open container overnight.

Sunlight

First on our list on how to care for your Calathea Medallion is to place it in an area where it can get medium to bright indirect light. However, it can also tolerate low indirect light.

Problem hai : If you notice that the beautiful leaf colors of your Calathea Medallion are fading, then it means that your plant is receiving too much direct sun that it’s starting to burn the leaves.

Yaha Solution bhi hai : Place your Calathea Medallion in an area where the sun doesn’t shine too much, like in your bathroom or kitchen, where the sunlight is just enough to keep your plant alive.

Weather

Problem hai : Leaves of your Calathea Medallion start to brown up or curl, it means that the environment is too dry.

Yaha Solution bhi hai : Mist it with lukewarm water regularly. This plant loves moisture, so it’s best to mist it every day or use a pebble tray.