Calatheas have unusual foliage. The 'Beauty Star' variety has elongated leaves of different shades of green and a pink-tinted stripe. It requires little light to thrive but enjoys a warm and humid environment. We recommend watering with demineralized water, which can be purchased at a pharmacy, or with rainwater. Melted snow works very well! Calatheas do not tolerate the excess minerals found in tap water very well. This excess can cause root burn and damage the foliage.
Non-toxic to animals.
- Family: Marantaceae.
- Origin: Tropical zones of South America.
- Watering:
- Summer: Keep the potting soil moist; it prefers to be bottom-watered.
- Autumn - Winter - Spring: Allow the topsoil to dry out between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: High.
- Mist the foliage regularly.
- Soil type: Light and rich.
- Light: Moderate.
- Orientation: East, west, and north.
- Growth: Medium.
- Temperature: Medium.
- Between 16°C and 20°C.
Pot diameter: 10 cm and 15 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, each plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
