Calathea ornata Beauty Star

The Calathea ornata ‘Beauty Star’ is a real beauty. While the standard Ornata is famous for those delicate "pinstripes," the ‘Beauty Star’ takes it up a notch with elegant, elongated leaves and bright strokes of lime green that look as if they’ve been hand-painted right onto the dark emerald foliage.

Like all Calatheas, she’s a bit of a "Prayer Plant"—you’ll notice her leaves folding up at night as if in prayer, then spreading wide to catch the morning sun. She’s got a bit of a reputation for being a "drama queen," but once you understand her rhythm, she’s incredibly rewarding.

Origin

• Native Habitat: The tropical rainforests of South America, specifically Brazil and Colombia.

• Natural Environment: It grows on the forest floor, dappled in filtered sunlight and surrounded by high humidity.

Indoor Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light. Direct afternoon sun will scorch those beautiful leaves, but too little light will cause the vibrant patterns to fade.

• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy. Use filtered water or rainwater if you can; they are quite sensitive to the chlorine and fluoride found in British tap water.

• Humidity: This is the "Beauty Star’s" best friend. They crave high humidity. Mist her regularly, use a pebble tray, or keep her near a humidifier to prevent those dreaded crispy brown edges.

• Temperature: She likes to stay cosy. Be sure to keep her away from cold draughts or radiators, as sudden temperature swings will cause a sulk.

• Feeding: Use a balanced liquid fertiliser once a month during the spring and summer. No need to feed during the winter months when growth slows down.

Toxicity

• Pet & Child Friendly: You’ll be pleased to know she is non-toxic to cats, dogs, and humans. It’s the perfect choice if you have curious nibblers at home!

Sold without decorative pot, colour and size may vary slightly.

Local plant delivery or collection available in Belfast and throughout Northern Ireland.