40-50cm Calathea 'Whitestar' | Prayer Plant | 14cm Pot
- Houseplants supplied in a nursery pot as standard.
Calathea 'Whitestar' | Prayer Plant | 14cm Pot | By Plant Theory
Calatheas are among the most beautiful tropical plants you can add to an indoor collection with a wide variety of colours and patterns available. As tropical plants, they can be a little fussy over their care but getting a few things right from the start will set you up for success. This Calathea Whitestar is a stunning variety with large paddle-shaped leaves with white brushstrokes covering the green leaves. The undersides of the leaves provide further interest with a deep contrasting shade of red. The plant will grow best in warm, humid and well-lit conditions with the temperature being a key element. Position your Calathea in a room with lots of bright but indirect light that won't experience too many extreme temperature changes. These plants also have the common name of 'Prayer Plant' for the lovely reason that at night the leaves will close and open again during the day; this feature ensures you get a great view of both the red underside and white top of the leaves.
Planting Tip
A grouping of potted Calatheas can look stunning with their mix of colours and patterns.Houseplants supplied in a nursery pot as standard.
- Estimated Plant Height: 40-50cm
- Pot Diameter: H11cm / W14cm
- Preferred Location: Happiest in medium levels of light; avoid direct light
- Temperature Range: 15-25C
- Watering Requirements: Mist to increase humidity and water once a week
- Eventual Height:0.6m
- Eventual Spread: 0.6m
- Height:50cm tall
Please note: Heights are measured from the top of the pot upwards
Packaging
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Please note, all of our house plants arrive in a nursery pot as standard. You can find a more permanent home for your plant in our wide range of indoor plant pots.
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The foliage of your plant may become a little dusty, so just wipe them down with a damp cloth occasionally (try not to come into direct contact with the plant).
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Common Name | Prayer Plant |
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Fits Pot | 15cm Diameter Pots |
Light | For Direct Sunlight, For Light Shade |
Is Collection/Mix? | No |
Needs Ericaceous Compost? | No |
Size | Small, Large & Tall |
Type | Calathea |
Eventual Height | 0.3m-0.6m, 0.6m-0.9m |
Eventual Spread | 0.3m-0.6m, 0.6m-0.9m |
Foliage Colour | Cream, Green, Red |
Supplied As | Potted |
Type | House Plants |
Latin Name | Calathea |
Room | Bathroom, Kitchen |
Size | Medium 0.5-1m, Small Under 0.5m |
Care | Easy Care |
Safety | Cat Friendly, Child Friendly, Dog Friendly |
Type | Flowering |
Shop By Category | House Plants |
Plants Offers | 25% OFF Selected Foliage House Plants |