Calathea Beauty Star
Product details
| Management number | 250426080 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$9.80 | Model Number | 250426080 | ||
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- Description
- Calathea 'Beauty Star' Care Guide
- FAQ/Common Issues
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Calathea Beauty Star is a tropical foliage plant native to the rainforests of South America, where it grows beneath filtered canopy light. A member of the Calathea genus in the Marantaceae family, it earns the "prayer plant" nickname from the way its leaves fold and rise gently at night, a natural movement you can observe in your home.
The plant has long, lance-shaped leaves decorated with silvery-pink and white pinstripes radiating outward against a deep green background, with a burgundy-red underside. It grows in an upright, clumping habit that fills a pot without sprawling. The foliage creates a painted effect across the leaves.
Calathea 'Beauty Star' is primarily grown for its foliage rather than its blooms, which are small and infrequent indoors. It filters formaldehyde and other toxins from the air while naturally humidifying the space around it, functioning as both an air-purifying plant and a decorative accent.
Find a bright indirect light spot and let it settle in, as it is sensitive to being moved frequently. Keep it away from air conditioning or heater vents, and place it near kitchen moisture or on a pebble tray to maintain the high humidity it needs. This pet-friendly plant is non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it safe for households with animals.
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Calathea Beauty Star grows well in medium to bright indirect light and scorches easily in direct sun from south-facing windows.
Water it every one to two weeks, allowing the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings, and reduce frequency in winter.
Calathea 'Beauty Star' does best in a well-draining, moisture-retentive mix of peat or coco coir, perlite, and a small amount of compost.
It prefers temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit and should never be exposed to temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Calathea 'Beauty Star' is a moderate grower that benefits from monthly feeding with a balanced liquid fertilizer during spring and summer.
It is hardy in USDA zones 10–12 and cannot tolerate frost, suffering damage at temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. It grows outdoors year-round in Florida, Hawaii, southern California, and parts of Texas, Arizona, Louisiana, and coastal Georgia. It also grows outdoors in sheltered, frost-free microclimates along the mild coasts of Oregon and Washington, and in parts of South Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, and Nevada.
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Q: Is Calathea Beauty Star pet friendly?
A: It is non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it safe for pet-owning households.
Q: What causes the leaves to wilt?
A: Calathea Beauty Star wilts when the soil is too dry. Check moisture and water thoroughly, ensuring excess water drains freely.
Q: How much humidity does Calathea 'Beauty Star' need?
A: It needs high humidity and does especially well placed near kitchen moisture, on a pebble tray, or with a nearby humidifier.
Q: Can it grow under office LED lights?
A: Calathea 'Beauty Star' can adapt to quality office LED lights, making it suitable for brightening indoor workspaces.
Q: How fast does Calathea 'Beauty Star' grow?
A: Growth rate depends on warmth, humidity, and feeding. With consistent monthly fertilizer during warm months, it produces new leaves steadily.
Q: Why is my plant sensitive to being moved?
A: Calathea 'Beauty Star' requires time to adjust to new light conditions. Frequent moves disrupt leaf orientation and can cause temporary wilting or leaf browning at the edges.
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