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Calathea Dottie - Dark Purple Prayer Plant with Pink Outlines
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$21.99
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Calathea 'Dottie' - Stunning Indoor Prayer Plant
The Calathea 'Dottie' stands out among tropical houseplants with its distinctive dark, decorative foliage. This striking member of the prayer plant family brings the beauty of the tropical Americas directly into your indoor space.
Botanical Characteristics
Botanical Name: Calathea 'Dottie'
Common Names: Peacock Plant, Zebra Plant
Origin: Native to the tropical Americas
About Calathea 'Dottie'
This Calathea variety belongs to a genus containing several dozen species, many of which have become popular as potted plants due to their exceptional decorative leaves and colorful inflorescence. The 'Dottie' cultivar is particularly prized for its dramatic dark foliage that creates a bold statement in any room.
Like other members of its family, Calathea 'Dottie' is commonly referred to as a prayer plant due to its unique characteristic of raising its leaves at night, mimicking hands folded in prayer. This natural movement adds an interactive element to your plant collection.
Unique Foliage Features
The leaves of Calathea 'Dottie' are its defining feature. The deep, almost black-purple foliage with bright pink to magenta outlines creates a stunning contrast that catches the eye. An important characteristic to note: the leaves will change color under different lighting environments. This adaptive quality means your plant may display varying shades depending on where you position it in your home, allowing you to observe subtle transformations in its appearance throughout the seasons or as you adjust its placement.
Indoor Growing Benefits
As a potted indoor plant, Calathea 'Dottie' offers both aesthetic and practical benefits. The decorative leaves provide visual interest without requiring outdoor space, making it ideal for apartments, offices, and homes. This tropical plant thrives in indoor conditions when provided with appropriate care, bringing a touch of exotic beauty to your interior design.
Care Considerations
Understanding that this plant originates from tropical Americas helps inform its care requirements. Calatheas generally prefer indirect light, consistent moisture, and moderate humidity levels. The color-changing nature of the leaves serves as a natural indicator of the plant's response to its environment, helping you find the optimal location for your 'Dottie'.
- Botanical Name: Calathea 'Dottie'
- Common Names: Peacock Plant, Zebra Plant
- Description: There are several dozen species in this genus. Native to the tropical Americas, many of the species are popular as pot plants due to their decorative leaves and, in some species, colorful inflorescence. They are commonly called calatheas or (like their relatives) prayer plants.
- Note: Leaves will change color under different lighting environments
Regular price
$21.99
Size
Calathea 'Dottie' - Stunning Indoor Prayer Plant
The Calathea 'Dottie' stands out among tropical houseplants with its distinctive dark, decorative foliage. This striking member of the prayer plant family brings the beauty of the tropical Americas directly into your indoor space.
Botanical Characteristics
Botanical Name: Calathea 'Dottie'
Common Names: Peacock Plant, Zebra Plant
Origin: Native to the tropical Americas
About Calathea 'Dottie'
This Calathea variety belongs to a genus containing several dozen species, many of which have become popular as potted plants due to their exceptional decorative leaves and colorful inflorescence. The 'Dottie' cultivar is particularly prized for its dramatic dark foliage that creates a bold statement in any room.
Like other members of its family, Calathea 'Dottie' is commonly referred to as a prayer plant due to its unique characteristic of raising its leaves at night, mimicking hands folded in prayer. This natural movement adds an interactive element to your plant collection.
Unique Foliage Features
The leaves of Calathea 'Dottie' are its defining feature. The deep, almost black-purple foliage with bright pink to magenta outlines creates a stunning contrast that catches the eye. An important characteristic to note: the leaves will change color under different lighting environments. This adaptive quality means your plant may display varying shades depending on where you position it in your home, allowing you to observe subtle transformations in its appearance throughout the seasons or as you adjust its placement.
Indoor Growing Benefits
As a potted indoor plant, Calathea 'Dottie' offers both aesthetic and practical benefits. The decorative leaves provide visual interest without requiring outdoor space, making it ideal for apartments, offices, and homes. This tropical plant thrives in indoor conditions when provided with appropriate care, bringing a touch of exotic beauty to your interior design.
Care Considerations
Understanding that this plant originates from tropical Americas helps inform its care requirements. Calatheas generally prefer indirect light, consistent moisture, and moderate humidity levels. The color-changing nature of the leaves serves as a natural indicator of the plant's response to its environment, helping you find the optimal location for your 'Dottie'.
- Botanical Name: Calathea 'Dottie'
- Common Names: Peacock Plant, Zebra Plant
- Description: There are several dozen species in this genus. Native to the tropical Americas, many of the species are popular as pot plants due to their decorative leaves and, in some species, colorful inflorescence. They are commonly called calatheas or (like their relatives) prayer plants.
- Note: Leaves will change color under different lighting environments