Calathea 'White Star' - 4" Pot
Botanical Name: Calathea 'White Star'
Common Names: Peacock Plant, Zebra Plant
There are several dozen species in this genus. Native to the tropical Americas, many of the species are popular as pot plants due to their decorative leaves and, in some species, colorful inflorescence. They are commonly called calatheas or (like their relatives) prayer plants. The uniqueness on the leaves alone will stop you in your tracks. the Calathea ‘ White Star’s leaves appear strikingly like paint brush strokes. Like other species in the Marantaceae family, these plants raise their leaves during the night as if they were praying, earning them the nickname “prayer plant”. Truly an elegant, yet eye-catching, add of greenery to any setting.
NATIVE LAND: Tropic South America
WATER: Allow top 1 inch of soil to dry before watering again. Water thoroughly.
LIGHT: Medium to bright indirect light
** TIP** : Remove any yellow leaves to direct the plant’s energy to new growth
ISSUES:
Burned edges - These plants can be sensitive to harsh chemicals in tap water, so it is recommended to use distilled or rain water to avoid burned edges
Root Rot - overwatered/ overloved
BENEFITS: Excellent at air purification and a real statement piece to any room
PET/KID FRIENDLY: Nontoxic to humans and animals
Botanical Name: Calathea 'White Star'
Common Names: Peacock Plant, Zebra Plant
There are several dozen species in this genus. Native to the tropical Americas, many of the species are popular as pot plants due to their decorative leaves and, in some species, colorful inflorescence. They are commonly called calatheas or (like their relatives) prayer plants. The uniqueness on the leaves alone will stop you in your tracks. the Calathea ‘ White Star’s leaves appear strikingly like paint brush strokes. Like other species in the Marantaceae family, these plants raise their leaves during the night as if they were praying, earning them the nickname “prayer plant”. Truly an elegant, yet eye-catching, add of greenery to any setting.
NATIVE LAND: Tropic South America
WATER: Allow top 1 inch of soil to dry before watering again. Water thoroughly.
LIGHT: Medium to bright indirect light
** TIP** : Remove any yellow leaves to direct the plant’s energy to new growth
ISSUES:
Burned edges - These plants can be sensitive to harsh chemicals in tap water, so it is recommended to use distilled or rain water to avoid burned edges
Root Rot - overwatered/ overloved
BENEFITS: Excellent at air purification and a real statement piece to any room
PET/KID FRIENDLY: Nontoxic to humans and animals
Botanical Name: Calathea 'White Star'
Common Names: Peacock Plant, Zebra Plant
There are several dozen species in this genus. Native to the tropical Americas, many of the species are popular as pot plants due to their decorative leaves and, in some species, colorful inflorescence. They are commonly called calatheas or (like their relatives) prayer plants. The uniqueness on the leaves alone will stop you in your tracks. the Calathea ‘ White Star’s leaves appear strikingly like paint brush strokes. Like other species in the Marantaceae family, these plants raise their leaves during the night as if they were praying, earning them the nickname “prayer plant”. Truly an elegant, yet eye-catching, add of greenery to any setting.
NATIVE LAND: Tropic South America
WATER: Allow top 1 inch of soil to dry before watering again. Water thoroughly.
LIGHT: Medium to bright indirect light
** TIP** : Remove any yellow leaves to direct the plant’s energy to new growth
ISSUES:
Burned edges - These plants can be sensitive to harsh chemicals in tap water, so it is recommended to use distilled or rain water to avoid burned edges
Root Rot - overwatered/ overloved
BENEFITS: Excellent at air purification and a real statement piece to any room
PET/KID FRIENDLY: Nontoxic to humans and animals
