Calathea White Star Live Plant — 6-Inch Pot

Bring elegant tropical foliage into your home with the Calathea White Star Prayer Plant! Known for its long, graceful leaves, this eye-catching houseplant features pale green to creamy-white stripes against darker green foliage, often accented by delicate pink tones on new growth or along the leaf pattern.

With its painterly leaf markings and lush growth habit, Calathea White Star makes a beautiful addition to a plant shelf, desk, bedroom, or bright living space. It is especially appealing to houseplant collectors who love patterned foliage and tropical indoor plants.

Each order includes one Calathea White Star plant in a 6-inch nursery pot. You will receive a plant similar to the listing photos. Leaf patterns, pink coloration, size, and overall fullness vary naturally from plant to plant.

Why You'll Love Calathea White Star

• Striking striped foliage: Long leaves display contrasting light and dark green markings.

• Delicate pink accents: Pink tones may appear in the foliage, depending on the leaf and growing conditions.

• Tropical elegance: Adds lush color and texture to indoor plant collections.

• Prayer plant charm: Like other members of the prayer plant group, its leaves may change position throughout the day.

• Pet-friendly choice: Calathea plants are generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Plant Details

• Common name: Calathea White Star / Calathea Whitestar

• Botanical name: Sold under the name Calathea majestica ‘White Star’

• Plant type: Tropical perennial foliage houseplant

• Pot size: 6-inch nursery pot

• Foliage: Long green leaves with pale stripes and possible pink accents

• Light: Medium to bright indirect light

• Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity

• Indoor use: Ideal for suitable indoor environments

Plant naming note: “White Star” is a common horticultural trade name. Botanical naming can vary among sellers, so verify the cultivar identity if exact taxonomy is important to your collection.

Calathea White Star Care Guide

Light: Place your plant in medium to bright, indirect light. Avoid harsh direct sunlight, which can fade the leaf markings or scorch the foliage. Lower light may be tolerated, but brighter filtered light generally helps maintain attractive growth.

Watering: Water when the top layer of soil begins to dry. Water thoroughly, then allow excess water to drain away. Keep the mix lightly and evenly moist without leaving the pot standing in water.

Water quality: Calatheas can be sensitive to mineral buildup and certain chemicals in tap water. Filtered water or rainwater may help if you notice brown leaf edges, though watering habits, humidity, and fertilizer buildup can also contribute.

Soil: Use a moisture-retentive but well-draining potting mix rich in organic matter. A suitable indoor tropical plant mix with added aeration can help prevent the roots from remaining soggy.

Humidity: This plant appreciates higher humidity. If your indoor air is dry, consider using a humidifier or grouping tropical plants together. Good airflow helps keep foliage healthy.

Temperature: Maintain warm, stable indoor temperatures, ideally around 65–85°F (18–29°C). Protect the plant from cold drafts, sudden temperature changes, and freezing conditions.

Fertilizing: During active growth in spring and summer, apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted according to its label. Avoid overfertilizing, as excess salts can contribute to leaf damage.

Maintenance: Remove badly damaged leaves with clean scissors. Check the undersides of leaves regularly for pests, especially when indoor conditions are warm and dry.

Growth and Appearance

Calathea White Star develops a fuller, lush appearance under suitable conditions. Growth rate and mature size depend on light, humidity, temperature, and care. Individual leaves may differ in stripe patterns and pink coloration, so no two plants look exactly alike.

Shipping and Arrival

Your Calathea White Star will be shipped in its 6-inch nursery pot. You will receive a plant similar to the listing photos, not necessarily the exact plant pictured.

Live plants may experience minor leaf movement or temporary stress during transit. Unpack your plant promptly, check the soil moisture, and place it in a warm area with indirect light while it acclimates.

Thank you for supporting our plant shop. We hope your Calathea White Star brings beautiful tropical patterns to your indoor garden!