Calathea Beauty Star C1,2
- Calathea Beauty Star is a striking houseplant with large green leaves decorated with delicate light pink patterns. Perfect for bright, shaded indoor spots, it adds a tropical touch and purifies the air.
Calathea Beauty Star is one of the most decorative varieties of Calathea, featuring large oval leaves in deep green with beautiful light pink star-like or spotted patterns. The leaf undersides have a purplish hue that enhances its charm.
Native to the tropical forests of South America, this plant requires proper conditions to thrive. It prefers bright, indirect light as direct sunlight can burn the leaves. Calathea Beauty Star needs moist, well-draining soil and high humidity, so regular misting or a humidifier is recommended. Optimal temperature range is 18-24°C, avoiding drafts and sudden temperature changes.
This plant is an excellent indoor choice to decorate and improve the indoor climate by purifying air. It fits perfectly in living rooms, offices, or bedrooms.
Care secrets:
- Location: bright, indirect light, avoid direct sun
- Watering: regular, keep soil moist but not soggy
- Humidity: high, mist leaves daily or use a humidifier
- Temperature: 18-24°C, no drafts
- Fertilizing: every 2 weeks during growing season with green plant fertilizer
- Repotting: every 2-3 years into fresh, well-draining soil
Why choose it:
- Beautiful, decorative leaves with unique patterns
- Purifies air and improves humidity indoors
- Relatively easy to care for, perfect for tropical plant lovers
- Adds exotic and fresh character to interiors
- Non-edible, safe for home environment
Parameters:
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form | Potted plant |
| Plant habit | Upright, densely leafy |
| Target height | 40-60 cm |
| Target width | 30-50 cm |
| Leaf color | Green with light pink patterns, purple underside |
| Flower color | Rarely blooms, small white flowers |
| Evergreen leaves | Yes |
| Soil type | Well-draining, fertile |
| Soil pH | 5.5 - 6.5 |
| Substrate type | Mix of peat, leaf soil, perlite |
| Growing position | Bright, indirect light |
| Frost hardiness zone | Not frost hardy (indoor plant) |
| Use | Indoor plant, air purifier |
| Flowering period | June - August (rarely) |
| Fruiting period | None |
| Edible | No |