white pin-stripe prayer plant 50cm
The white pin-stripe prayer plant, Calathea Whitestar or Calathea zantedeschia comes from the Amazon in South America, where it grows deep in the jungle. Take a good look at the stripes on the leaves with that amazing contrast, it's fascinating!
But the calathea has another special characteristic: it follows the rhythm of nature day and night. In the morning light the beautiful leaves of this special plant spread open to catch the light. And in the evening these red-green leaves will prepare themselves again for the night.
dimensions and properties
From the nurseries 'Gebroeders Valstar', one of the most eco friendly nurseries in the Netherlands and specialized in Calatheas, we bring you this beautiful 50 centimetre tall Calathea Ornata to Spain.
color plant: dark green leaves with purple-cream contrasting stripes
care tips
For this Calathea it's important that the soil is a bit humid. Check the humidity of the soil every five days and give some water if needed. The Calathea likes a lot of light but doesn't want a place in the full sun. The ideal temperature is between 15 and 23 degrees.