Goeppertia Roseopicta ‘Illustris’ (Illustris Calathea)
Goeppertia Roseopicta ‘Illustris’ (Illustris Calathea)
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Goeppertia Roseopicta ‘Illustris’ (Illustris Calathea) is a striking indoor plant valued for its richly patterned foliage. Its broad, deep green leaves feature attractive pink and lighter green markings, with deep burgundy-purple colouring on the undersides. The compact, clumping growth habit creates a lush tropical display that works beautifully in pots, living areas and sheltered shaded spaces
A great choice for adding colour and texture without needing direct sunlight, Goeppertia Roseopicta ‘Illustris’ makes an eye-catching feature plant for homes and offices. Its decorative foliage provides plenty of visual interest while its manageable size makes it easy to position indoors.
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Mature height
0.5–0.8 m
Mature width
0.5 m
Spacing
0.4–0.5 m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Deep green foliage with pink and light green markings and burgundy-purple leaf undersides
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Small white to purple flowers may appear in summer, although flowering is uncommon indoors
Sun tolerance
Bright indirect light to partial shade; protect from direct sunlight
Maintenance
Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but well drained, maintain good humidity and protect from cold and dry conditions
Root System
Rhizomatous, clumping root system