Description
Calathea Medallion AKA Calathea veitchiana is arguably one of the most beautiful low-light plants. They are pretty popular to plant enthusiasts because of their large, “medallion”-like leaves: a brilliant green pattern on top, and a deep burgundy underneath.
Rose Painted Calathea (Goeppertia veitchiana ‘Medallion’)
| ‘Medallion’ |
| ‘Medaillon’ |
| Goeppertia veitchiana | Accepted |
| Calathea veitchiana | Synonym |
| Calathea roseopicta |
| Goeppertia roseopicta |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
| Mature Plant Height: | 12 to 18 inches |
| Mature Plant Spread: | 12 to 18 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Variegated |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1″ |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
