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Calathea 'White Star'
The beautiful Calathea ‘White Fusion’ boasts elegant, striped variegated leaves. The colors are magnificent! The deep greens, delicate light pinks, and whites. This plant is sure to become an absolute staple in your home.
The Calathea can handle most light conditions ranging from low to bright, indirect. Keep the soil moist at all times. If you let the soil dry out completely, your plant will not be happy with you!
Grow Pot Size: 4”
Overall Height Including Grow Pot: 10-12"
Plant Care Level: Medium
Key Benefits
The Calathea genus is pet-friendly making it the perfect addition to your home with furry friends! Calathea plants come in all unique shapes and sizes from large, round green leaves to elongated, fuzzy leaves that look like feathers.
Calathea ‘White Star’ Care Tips
How to care for information:
- As these plants are native to the rain forest, they need indirect light, warmth, and humidity to grow well. If you're lacking humidity, you can replicate it by misting your plant once every few days with a spray bottle.
- Wipe the leaves of your Calathea every once in a while to promote strong healthy foliage, free from pests.
- Allow the top 2” of the soil to dry in between watering but ensure your plant never fully dries out.
- This plant does well in areas with medium to low light. Ensure you are keeping your plant away from direct sunlight
The Calathea ‘White Star’ Story
Where is it from?
This Calathea is a tropical long-life plant from South America.
Who is the Calathea ‘White Star’?
This plant can be a diva! But don’t worry, if you provide this plant with its native environment that it's used to, it will be your favorite plant in no time. We found by placing Calatheas in high humidity environments such as kitchens and bathrooms, the foliage stays in its beautiful condition.
Good For You!
Sleep? We highly recommend Calatheas as a plant to keep in the bedroom: their peaceful leaves, oxygenating properties, and humidifying capabilities will help you drift off at night and feel refreshed in the morning!
Breath? With their expansive leaves, Calatheas are excellent air purifiers.
Is the Calathea ‘White Star’ the right plant for me?
Calatheas have always received a reputation for high maintenance due to their need for high humidity. But we found by placing Calatheas in high humidity environments such as kitchens and bathrooms, the foliage stays in its beautiful condition. Thankfully, this plant prefers bright, indirect light with absolutely zero direct sun so the placement options are endless. If you’re looking for a plant that can add a pop of color and pattern to your green oasis - this plant is it!
Pet Friendly: Yes! The beautiful Calatheas are pet friendly which makes these the perfect addition to your home.
Location Suggestions: Living Room, Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Office Plants
Care Instructions
Light
Prefers bright, indirect light with no direct sun
Water
Keep soil moist, do not let it dry completely
Repotting
This can be done every 12-18 months. Choose a pot that is 2” larger in diameter than the original pot.
Soil
Use a well-draining, high organic matter soil mix.
Temperature
Average from 65°F - 75°F
Feeding
Follow a monthly fertilizing schedule when the plant is actively growing. In most cases, this is in the spring and summer. Use a balanced fertilizer - this means a ratio of NPK that is all the same. Ex: 10-10-10.
Grooming
Wipe the leaves every few weeks to remove debris.
Care
The brighter the light, the more intense the variegation will be.
General Information About Your Plant
Origin
From the tropical area of South America.
Leaves
Deep greens, delicate light pinks, and whites.
Toxicity
Non-Toxic. Safe for pets and children!
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