Calathea Picturata ‘Crimson’

Goeppertia picturata ‘Crimson’
(commonly sold as Calathea picturata ‘Crimson’)

Add dramatic tropical color to your plant collection with this rooted and established Calathea Picturata ‘Crimson’. This striking prayer plant is prized for its broad, beautifully patterned foliage featuring rich pink to crimson centers surrounded by deep green margins. The contrasting colors create an almost painted appearance, making ‘Crimson’ an exceptional foliage plant for indoor displays and tropical plant collections.

This healthy starter plant has developed an established root system and is actively growing, giving you a strong foundation for a beautiful mature specimen. As it develops, Calathea Picturata ‘Crimson’ produces additional leaves from its base, gradually forming a lush, compact clump. Like other prayer plants, its foliage may naturally shift position throughout the day and become more upright during the evening.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Goeppertia picturata ‘Crimson’
• Common Name: Calathea Picturata ‘Crimson’ / Crimson Prayer Plant
• Plant Type: Rooted & Established Tropical Houseplant
• Growth Stage: Young starter plant
• Growth Habit: Compact, upright, clump-forming
• Light: Medium to bright, indirect light
• Water: Keep moderately and consistently moist, allowing the surface to begin drying slightly between waterings
• Soil: Loose, moisture-retentive but well-draining tropical potting mix
• Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity
• Mature Size: Approximately 1–2 feet tall and wide under favorable conditions
• Hardiness: Tropical plant, generally grown indoors outside warm, frost-free climates

What You’ll Receive

• One healthy, rooted and established Calathea Picturata ‘Crimson’ plant
• Securely packaged for safe shipping
• Ready to continue growing in its nursery pot

Great For

• Tropical houseplant collections
• Prayer plant collections
• Colorful foliage displays
• Apartments and smaller spaces
• Shelves and plant stands
• Bathrooms with adequate natural light
• Greenhouses and humidity-controlled growing areas
• Pet-friendly plant collections
• Plant collectors

Care Tips

• Provide medium to bright, indirect light to maintain healthy growth and vibrant foliage.
• Avoid prolonged direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves and fade their distinctive coloration.
• Keep the potting mix moderately moist without allowing the roots to remain waterlogged.
• Calatheas can be sensitive to minerals and chemicals in tap water. Rainwater, distilled water, or filtered water may help reduce brown leaf tips when local water quality is an issue.
• Maintain moderate to high humidity to help keep the foliage healthy and reduce crispy leaf edges.
• Protect the plant from cold drafts, heating vents, air-conditioning vents, and sudden temperature changes.
• Use an airy potting mixture that retains some moisture while still providing good drainage around the roots.
• Feed lightly during active growth with a diluted balanced houseplant fertilizer according to label directions.
• Remove severely damaged or aging leaves at the base using clean pruning tools.

Important Information

Plants are living organisms, and every plant is naturally unique. Plant size, leaf size, shape, pink or crimson coloration, markings, and overall appearance may vary depending on the individual plant, growing conditions, light exposure, and stage of growth. Minor cosmetic imperfections are normal and do not affect the health of the plant.

This listing is for a rooted and established starter plant. Your Calathea Picturata ‘Crimson’ will continue developing a stronger root system and producing additional beautifully patterned foliage as it matures with proper care.

Leaf coloration can naturally vary with maturity and growing conditions. New leaves may emerge with slightly different coloration before developing the deeper tones characteristic of mature foliage.

Every plant is carefully inspected, watered, and packaged before shipping to help ensure it arrives healthy and ready to thrive in its new home.

Please Note

Calathea Picturata ‘Crimson’ is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it a popular choice for pet-friendly houseplant collections. As with any ornamental houseplant, intentional consumption is not recommended.

At Hidden Grove Apothecary & Plant Shop, we take pride in offering healthy, high-quality starter plants, allowing you to enjoy the rewarding experience of growing exceptional tropical plants from young starters into beautiful, mature specimens for years to come.