Calathea

Goeppertia roseopicta

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Pet & Human Safety

People: Not researchedPets: Not on the ASPCA lists as we read them

Hazardous parts

Not yet checked.

Preparation

Not a food plant; no preparation guidance given.

Hazard type

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Hazard route

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How complete this information is

The safety information on this page is partial. Where a source covers a point, it is shown; where none does, the page says so.

Toxic to pets

No ASPCA entry found.

ASPCA (Calathea spp.) lists it as non-toxic to dogs, cats and horses and gives no toxic principle or clinical signs. NC State Extension tags Goeppertia roseopicta as non-toxic for cats and for dogs, and Goeppertia micans as non-toxic for cats, dogs and horses (tags only; neither page has a poison section). No other animals were assessed.

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Poison control

If someone has collapsed, cannot be woken, is having a seizure or has trouble breathing, call 911 now. For any other possible poisoning, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

Emergency number source: U.S. federal law (47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(3)), read 2026-10-07.

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Historical Background & Breeding Lore

The history of this plant and its name, and how it was bred, where we have them.

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Care

Hardiness zones: Not checked yet
Light: bright indirect / partial shade
Water needs: moderate, evenly moist
Mature size: Goeppertia roseopicta: 1-2 ft tall and wide. Goeppertia micans: up to 12-16 in tall in containers (NC State).
Family: Marantaceae (prayer-plant family)
Where it comes from: Tropical Central and South America (NC State Extension).