Calathea Dottie is a beginner to intermediate plant to care for. They can be high maintenance. Calathea plants in general come from tropical areas of Central and South America. A Calathea Dottie is a variety of calathea plant with deep green—nearly black—leaves accented with hot pink variegation. The undersides of the leaves are a pinkish-green, and the color deepens as the leaves mature. Place this plant in a bright indirect location, be aware that harsh lighting can burn your plant's leaves. Calathea Dottie likes evenly moist soil, so be sure to not let it dry out too much.