Calathea Bicajoux Pink

Calathea 'Bicajoux Pink' - rose-painted calathea, peacock plant

DESCRIPTION: Tropical low-growing foliage plant with dark green round-oval leaves deeply margined in silver green. Flowers in pale pink on happy mature plants.
USES: Indoor plant, tropical accent planting in shaded borders.  
PLANTING: Plant in a shady spot with indirect sunlight. Prefers moisture-retaining soil or a good quality potting mix. Needs temperatures over 15C and enjoys humidity.
CARE: Water regularly during the first 12 weeks and regularly once established. Mist regularly if air humidity is low, and wipe the leaves gently with a damp cloth to free them of dust. Apply a nitrogen rich slow release fertiliser every three months for vibrant healthy foliage.
HEIGHT & WIDTH:  30 - 45cm H x 40 - 60cm W.
YOUR PLANTS: These are tubestock plants, young healthy plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80 mm x 42 mm wide. May be supplied as 'plugs', slightly smaller than our usual tubestock but with a healthy root system ready for planting or potting on. These are shipped inside pots for protection in transit. You can see an example in the image gallery