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Top down close up of striped variegated calathea plant leaves arranged in a tight rosette
Top down close up of striped variegated calathea plant leaves arranged in a tight rosette

About this photo

Symmetrical overlapping calathea leaves with smooth gradient dark green variegation fill most of the frame, with a small view of potting soil and edge of a concrete surface. This image works well for houseplant content, botanical design backgrounds and plant care articles.

Prompt: “calathea leaves with painted dark green markings, close-up” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.8/10): Sharp, well composed, matches the brief perfectly with natural even color and no visible artefacts, only very minor framing of the outer concrete edge that does not detract from the subject.

Also searched as: calathea close up · variegated plant leaves · tropical houseplant foliage · green leaf pattern · nature macro shot

Direct file: 1280×1280 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this variegated calathea leaf close up photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Variegated Calathea Leaf Close Up” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/variegated-calathea-leaf-close-up-710d284b) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1280×1280 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its square shape suits Instagram posts, profile or album art and product-grid thumbnails.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “calathea leaves with painted dark green markings, close-up” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
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