Calathea 'White Star' Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Calathea majestic, commonly called Calathea 'White Star,' is native to the Amazon rainforest. It has striking, beautiful leaves. This plant needs high humidity and indirect sunlight. Calathea majestic is similar to Calathea ornata, but the difference is the color of the leaves, which are green with a white central stripe.
Common Name |
Calathea 'White Star'
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Calathea majestica 'White Star'
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Genus
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Goeppertia
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Family
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Marantaceae
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Order
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Zingiberales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Calathea 'White Star' Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Calathea 'White Star'.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Calathea 'White Star' needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Calathea 'White Star' needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Calathea 'White Star' Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Calathea 'White Star' to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Calathea 'White Star' to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Calathea 'White Star' Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Calathea 'White Star'. |
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Suitability in pots |
6L
Calathea 'White Star' plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 6L. |
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Soil type |
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Calathea 'White Star' Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Calathea 'White Star' plant. |
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Maximum Height |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
White
Celadon
Chili Red
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Characteristics |
Evergreen
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Is Calathea 'White Star' toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Formal Garden
Informal and Cottage
Patio And Containers
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Calathea 'White Star' Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Calathea 'White Star', when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Calathea 'White Star' Native Region |
Find out where the Calathea 'White Star' plant originated. |
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Country |
South America
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Specific Location
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Most of Calathea White Star grows in Brazil. |
