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Calathea 'Whitestar'

Scientific Name: Goeppertia 'Whitestar'

Also Known As

  • Calathea 'White Star'
  • Calathea majestica 'Whitestar'
  • White Star Prayer Plant
  • Whitestar Calathea

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 10b-12

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Calathea 'Whitestar' plant details

Calathea 'Whitestar' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calathea 'Whitestar'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: marantaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calathea 'Whitestar'

USDA Zones: 10b - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pale creamy white leaves with green veins with pinkish blush if provided with brighter light. Upright grower with lancolated leaves. This plant is part of the "Prayer Plant" family; this means that the leaves will fold upward during the evening hours through morning. This Calathea likes higher humidity than many other Calatheas
Calathea ‘Whitestar’ features beautiful, dark green leaves display wide white stripes radiating from the mid rib, sometimes blushed with pink. This low maintenance plant is very adaptive. Calatheas grow best in an evenly moist, well-drained soil. Feed with a slow-release fertilizer at planting. It makes a beautiful accent for borders and containers, or is excellent as a houseplant. Protect from frost!

Gardening facts about Calathea 'Whitestar' plant

How to Grow Calathea 'Whitestar'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • pink
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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