The Calathea 'White Star' is a stunning houseplant prized for its elegant leaves that are painted with stripes of green, white, and pale pink. It raises and lowers these leaves from day to night, a phenomenon called nyctinasty and the source behind its nickname prayer plant. This plant is pet-friendly!
Each plant is unique; size and shape fluctuate by season so all measurements are shown as a range
Medium plant measures between 10"-18" tall from the soil line to the top of the foliage
Arrives in a nursery grow potnestled in your planter choice
Care Guide
Calathea 'White Star'Brazil
Plant Care
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light. Not suited for direct afternoon sun.
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Calatheas can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.
This is a pet friendly plant!
Calatheas exhibit a phenomenon known as nyctinasty. They move their leaves from day to night as a part of their circadian rhythm.
Sad Plant Signs
Wilting, curling leaves, dry potting mix:
Underwatered
Yellowing leaves, black base:
Overwatered
Leaf spots:
Fungal inflection or mineral build up from tap water, use distilled water and water directly into surrounding potting soil
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The Calathea 'White Star' is a stunning houseplant prized for its elegant leaves that are painted with stripes of green, white, and pale pink. It raises and lowers these leaves from day to night, a phenomenon called nyctinasty and the source behind its nickname prayer plant. This plant is pet-friendly!
Each plant is unique; size and shape fluctuate by season so all measurements are shown as a range
Medium plant measures between 10"-18" tall from the soil line to the top of the foliage
Arrives in a nursery grow potnestled in your planter choice