{"product_id":"calathea-dottie","title":"Calathea Dottie","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever asked yourself \u003cem\u003ewhat's the most dramatic houseplant I can own\u003c\/em\u003e — meet the Calathea Dottie. With near-black leaves traced in hot pink and a deep burgundy underside, this prayer plant doesn't just sit on a shelf, it commands the room. It folds its leaves up at night like it's clocking out, and unfurls every morning like it's ready to perform. Whether you're building a lush indoor jungle or looking for a bold statement plant for low-light spaces, the Dottie delivers every single time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIzzy's Plant Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🌿 Keep your Dottie away from direct sun — those vivid pink markings will fade fast under harsh light. Bright indirect light or even medium light is its sweet spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFun fact: Calathea leaves move throughout the day in response to light — a movement called nyctinasty, driven by tiny joints at the base of each leaf stem.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calathea roseopicta 'Dottie'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏷️ \u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calathea Dottie, Prayer Plant, Peacock Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil evenly moist — water when the top inch dries out, never let it sit in water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright to medium indirect light — no direct sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clumping, upright, 1–2 feet tall indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌺 \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate — thrives with consistent humidity and filtered water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to cats, dogs, and humans — a rare and pet-safe tropical!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌎 \u003cstrong\u003eNative Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical Americas (Brazil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurious how to keep your Calathea Dottie thriving long-term? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/izzyplants.com\/blogs\/plant-care-guide\/calathea-care-guide\"\u003eRead the full Calathea Care Guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to explore more varieties? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/izzyplants.com\/collections\/calathea\"\u003eShop all Calathea plants →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Izzy's Tropicals and Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot","offer_id":43484624420912,"sku":"4_CALATHEA_DOTTIE","price":35.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" Pot","offer_id":43484624453680,"sku":"6_CALATHEA_DOTTIE","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/6364\/2160\/files\/calathea-dottie-4-pot-indoor-plants.jpg?v=1780265850","url":"https:\/\/izzyplants.com\/products\/calathea-dottie","provider":"Izzy's Tropicals and Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}