{"product_id":"black-rose-calathea-calathea-roseopicta-black-rose","title":"Black Rose Calathea - Calathea roseopicta 'Black Rose'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Rose Calathea (\u003cem\u003eCalathea roseopicta\u003c\/em\u003e 'Black Rose') is a small foliage plant from the tropics whose deep burgundy-green leaves are edged in pink and striped down the centre, with red-purple undersides. It reaches about 30cm tall and 40cm wide. Also known as the rose-painted calathea, it is a dramatic choice for indoor shelves and shaded tropical borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDramatic colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep burgundy-green leaves with candy-pink borders and a central stripe, backed by red-purple undersides that show when the leaves lift at night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 30cm by 40cm it suits a desk, shelf or bathroom bench, and a group of three or four makes a rich leafy cluster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is at home in bright shade, a good fit for rooms with no direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Calatheas are non-toxic to cats and dogs, so you can keep it where the family lives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or tropical shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it inside, or as underplanting in a sheltered, frost-free tropical garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light and steady warmth suit it best. Bathrooms and kitchens with a window give the humidity it enjoys, while a room with ducted heating running all winter is the hardest place for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical shade borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e In warm, frost-free gardens, plant 40cm apart beneath trees or along a shaded wall for a dark, glossy ground layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrouped pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Several pots together raise the humidity around each plant, which helps this showy calathea keep its leaf edges clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Black Rose Calathea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright shade out of direct sun suits it best. It needs warmth above 15C and enjoys humidity, so outdoors it belongs only in sheltered, frost-free shade in tropical and subtropical gardens. Elsewhere, keep it indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a good quality, moisture-holding potting mix. Make sure the pot drains freely and sits clear of any saucer of standing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water steadily through the first 12 weeks and keep the same routine once it is established. Mist if the air is dry, and feed every three months with a slow release fertiliser high in nitrogen for vibrant foliage. Black Rose is one of the showier calatheas and one of the quickest to show brown edges in dry air, so humidity matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe the leaves gently with a damp cloth to clear dust, and remove any damaged leaves at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Black Rose Calathea as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. The potted packs give you a fuller plant to start with, and tubes are the economical choice if you are filling a shaded bed. As a tropical plant it should be unpacked promptly and kept warm and out of cold draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/calathea\"\u003eBrowse our full calathea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants for low light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eMore tropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/calathea-care-guide-australia\"\u003eThe calathea care guide for Australian homes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need high humidity?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt enjoys it. Group it with other plants, keep it out of the path of heaters and air conditioners, and mist when the air is dry. Dry air is the usual cause of crisp, brown leaf edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves curling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always thirst. The leaves roll to reduce their surface area and unfurl within a day or two of a thorough watering. If the mix was already wet, check the roots for waterlogging instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Calatheas are non-toxic to cats and dogs, although chewed leaves can still upset a small animal's stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67787185357119,"sku":"CAL-ROS-BLACKR-tube","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67787185389887,"sku":"CAL-ROS-BLACKR-140MM-P10","price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/black-rose-calathea-calathea-roseopicta-black-rose.jpg?v=1792150697","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/black-rose-calathea-calathea-roseopicta-black-rose","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}