{"product_id":"calathea-dottie-1","title":"Calathea 'Dottie' Live Plant – Nursery Pot","description":"\u003c!-- pf-original-desc --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring vibrant tropical color indoors with the \u003cstrong\u003eCalathea 'Dottie'\u003c\/strong\u003e, a healthy houseplant grown and shipped fresh from our greenhouse. Prized for its deep, glossy foliage and striking variegation, it's an easy way to add lush greenery to a shelf, desk, or bright corner. Each plant is unique, so the exact size, shape, leaf count, and pattern will vary from the photos shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- pf-trust-badges --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf-trust-badges\" style=\"margin:0.85rem 0 0;font-size:0.95rem;color:#1c6e3e\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Carefully packed live plant  ·  ✓ Ships across the continental U.S.  ·  ✓ 48-hour live-arrival guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#4b5563;font-size:0.88rem\"\u003eNatural variation expected with live plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/pf-trust-badges --\u003e\n\u003c!-- pf-snapshot --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-snapshot\" style=\"margin-top:1.5rem\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eBotanical Label\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calathea 'Dottie' Live Plant – Nursery Pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCalathea roseopicta 'Dottie'\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\" or 6\" nursery pot (choose at checkout)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to bright, indirect; keep out of direct sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e when the top inch of soil starts to dry — keep it lightly, evenly moist (don't let it fully dry out).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate — rewarding, but a bit fussy about humidity and water quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clumping, upright foliage plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stays a compact-to-medium tabletop or floor plant — mature size can vary by growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can live for many years with regular care — varies by growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pet-friendly — considered non-toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA). As with any plant, discourage pets from nibbling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright bathrooms, kitchens, shelves, and desks with indirect light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibe\/personality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colorful, patterned, lively foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/pf-snapshot --\u003e\n\u003c!-- pf-curator --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-curator\" style=\"margin-top:1.25rem;padding:0.9rem 1.1rem;border-left:3px solid #2a7d49;background:#f3faf5\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurator's Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calathea 'Dottie' Live Plant – Nursery Pot is a living piece of art — painterly, patterned leaves that fold up at night and open again by day. It rewards a little attention with some of the most striking foliage in the houseplant world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/pf-curator --\u003e\n\u003c!-- pf-related --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-related\" style=\"margin-top:1.25rem\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eContinue the Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/calathea-prayer-plants\"\u003eBrowse more Calatheas \u0026amp; Prayer Plants →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-plants\"\u003eExplore pet-friendly plants →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/live-plants\"\u003eBrowse all live plants →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/pf-related --\u003e\n\u003c!-- pf-why-love --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pf-why-love\" style=\"margin-top:1.25rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding-top:0.85rem\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1.15rem;color:#1f2937;list-style:none\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Collection\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-top:0.65rem\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBold, painterly leaf patterns and colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLeaves fold up at night and open by day (the \"prayer plant\" move)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdds a lush, tropical feel to a room\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStays a manageable size for shelves and tabletops\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOften striking, colorful leaf undersides\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/pf-why-love --\u003e\n\u003c!-- pf-care-block --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pf-care-block\" style=\"margin-top:1.25rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding-top:0.85rem\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1.15rem;color:#1f2937;list-style:none\"\u003eCare Notes from the Greenhouse\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-top:0.65rem\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to bright, indirect light is ideal. Keep Calathea 'Dottie' Live Plant – Nursery Pot out of direct sun, which fades its markings and scorches the leaves. It tolerates lower light better than many houseplants, though the colors and patterns are boldest in bright, indirect light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil lightly and evenly moist — prayer plants don't like to fully dry out or to stay soggy. They're sensitive to mineral buildup, so if your tap water is hard, use filtered, distilled, or rainwater at room temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loves high humidity — dry air causes crispy brown leaf edges. Group it with other plants, set it on a pebble tray, or run a humidifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, steady room temperatures (about 65–85°F). Keep it away from cold drafts, vents, and sudden temperature swings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rich, well-draining mix that still holds some moisture (a peat- or coco-based potting mix).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed lightly with a balanced houseplant fertilizer in spring and summer; pause in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim off crispy or yellowing leaves at the base to keep it tidy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crispy edges usually mean low humidity or hard tap water — raise humidity and switch to filtered water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/pf-care-block --\u003e\n\u003c!-- pf-placement --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pf-placement\" style=\"margin-top:1.25rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding-top:0.85rem\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1.15rem;color:#1f2937;list-style:none\"\u003eBest Display Spots\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-top:0.65rem\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright bathroom:\u003c\/strong\u003e loves the extra humidity (with indirect light).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen shelf or counter:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright, indirect light and a bit of humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesk or tabletop:\u003c\/strong\u003e stays a tidy size and shows off its patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant stand away from direct sun:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright, filtered light is perfect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrouped with other plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e raises humidity and looks lush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/pf-placement --\u003e\n\u003c!-- pf-match --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pf-match\" style=\"margin-top:1.25rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding-top:0.85rem\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1.15rem;color:#1f2937;list-style:none\"\u003eBest For \/ Think Twice If\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:0.65rem\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCalathea and prayer-plant fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHumid spots like bright bathrooms and kitchens\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePeople who love bold, patterned foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGrowers who don't mind a little extra fuss\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThink twice if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVery dry-air rooms (without added humidity) — they get crispy edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpots with harsh direct sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePeople who tend to forget watering — they dislike fully drying out\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting a totally low-fuss, set-and-forget plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/pf-match --\u003e\n\u003c!-- pf-cool-facts --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pf-cool-facts\" style=\"margin-top:1.25rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding-top:0.85rem\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1.15rem;color:#1f2937;list-style:none\"\u003eBotanical Exhibit Notes\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-top:0.65rem\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrayer plants belong to the Marantaceae family — many fold their leaves upward at night and open them again by day, a movement called nyctinasty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNative to the tropical Americas, they grow on shady forest floors — which is why they prefer indirect light over direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCalathea 'Dottie' Live Plant – Nursery Pot is grown for its strikingly patterned leaves, often with colorful (sometimes purple) undersides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUnlike many popular houseplants, prayer plants are considered non-toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThey're sensitive to hard tap water, so many growers use filtered or distilled water to avoid crispy leaf edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/pf-cool-facts --\u003e\n\u003c!-- pf-trust-block --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pf-trust-block\" style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding-top:0.85rem\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1.15rem;color:#1f2937;list-style:none\"\u003eFrom Our Greenhouse to Your Home\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:0.65rem\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFlorida Plant ships across the continental U.S. Your plant ships from Florida and California, USA, carefully packed in its nursery pot with soil unless noted. Orders dispatch within 1–4 business days, early in the week so plants don't sit over a weekend in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDuring cold weather, orders to colder areas are sent with a heat pack, and we may hold delivery to very cold areas until it's safe to ship. Every plant is backed by our 48-hour live-arrival guarantee — contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos if there's an issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause this is a live plant, each one is unique — size, fullness, color, and shape vary naturally, and minor cosmetic imperfections can happen. Give your plant a little time to settle in after it arrives.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/pf-trust-block --\u003e\n\u003c!-- pf-faq --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pf-faq\" style=\"margin-top:1.25rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding-top:0.85rem\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1.15rem;color:#1f2937;list-style:none\"\u003ePlant Questions, Answered\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:0.65rem\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I water Calathea 'Dottie' Live Plant – Nursery Pot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater when the top inch of soil starts to dry — keep it lightly, evenly moist (don't let it fully dry out). It prefers to dry out a little between waterings rather than stay soggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of light does Calathea 'Dottie' Live Plant – Nursery Pot need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium to bright, indirect light is ideal. Keep Calathea 'Dottie' Live Plant – Nursery Pot out of direct sun, which fades its markings and scorches the leaves. It tolerates lower light better than many houseplants, though the colors and patterns are boldest in bright, indirect light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Calathea 'Dottie' Live Plant – Nursery Pot pet safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — Calathea and Maranta prayer plants are considered non-toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA), a popular pet-friendly choice. As with any plant, it's best to discourage pets from chewing the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does my Calathea 'Dottie' Live Plant – Nursery Pot have crispy brown leaf edges?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually low humidity or minerals in hard tap water. Raise humidity (pebble tray, humidifier, or grouping plants), switch to filtered, distilled, or rainwater, and keep the soil evenly moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/pf-faq --\u003e","brand":"Florida Plant","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot","offer_id":54565357191460,"sku":"4_CALATHEA_DOTTIE","price":35.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" Pot","offer_id":54565357224228,"sku":"6_CALATHEA_DOTTIE","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9250\/8452\/files\/4_CALATHEA_DOTTIE.jpg?v=1781015824","url":"https:\/\/shopfloridaplant.com\/products\/calathea-dottie-1","provider":"Florida Plant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}