Beauty star shines with stylish colors and an elegant leaf pattern
The Beauty Star has the striping of the other ornatas and a jagged path of light green through the stripes and dark green leaves to really stand out
A mix of potting soil and perlite and peat will keep the roots happy if well mixed with lighter soils
Our mix for this plant is 30% potting mix, 30% succulent soil or coir, and 30% perlite or pumas
Use a well drained ceramic or plastic pot
Repot every second year or when roots come out the drainage holes on the pot bottom to the next pot size up
For Calatheas a self watering pot system works well
Calatheas enjoyindirect light for best leaf variegation and optimal growth
These plants love low mineral, soft acid water between 5.5 and 6 Ph
Hard water high in minerals and salts will burn the leaves
Water your Calathea when the soil is dry down an inch or so
Calatheas enjoy even moisture in the soil
Optimal temperatures for Calathea plants are 65 degrees F. to 75 degrees F
Calatheas are sensitive to cold drafts from windows and doors
Pruning is usually done to shape the plant or cut off unsightly leaves
Calatheas grow wider rather than taller with time
The Beauty Star Calathea grows to about 24 to 30 inches high
Hand wash the leaves monthly with water and neem oil
Dusty leaves will starve the plants of water exchange through humidity, and encourage pests
Propagation is best done through root division
Gently pull apart the two rhizomes to separate them
Pot the two plant sections in separate pots
In 2 to 4 weeks the divisions should be settled and growing