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ornamentalFamily: MarantaceaeGenus: Calathea
Cultivar
Calathea Beautystar
Calathea
The Calathea Beautystar is a sophisticated tropical plant celebrated for its narrow, pointed leaves adorned with a distinct contrast of deep green and silver-pink striping. Like other members of the Marantaceae family, its foliage exhibits nyctinasty, folding upward at night. Perfect for indoor environments, it brings a lush, exotic aesthetic to shaded areas with proper humidity.
Calathea Beautystar is a striking tropical foliage plant known for its slender, lance-shaped leaves featuring intricate dark green patterns and fine silvery-pink pinstripes. It thrives as an elegant indoor plant, prized for its unique foliage and 'prayer plant' movement.
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Plant Detail
A closer look at the fruit, flower, foliage, or mature defining characteristics of this cultivar.
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light to partial shade; avoid direct sun.
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Water
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; use filtered or distilled water if tap water is high in minerals.
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Mature size
18-24 inches tall and wide
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Hardiness
11-12 (primarily indoor)
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Growth habit
clumping perennial
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Plant type
tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Maintain consistent high humidity and avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorching or browning edges.
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Climate note
Prefers temperatures between 65-80 degrees Fahrenheit; protect from cold drafts and air conditioning vents.
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Flower / fruit
Primarily grown for ornamental foliage; flowers are rare in indoor settings.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light to partial shade; avoid direct sun.
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Growth rate
moderate
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Fertilizer
Use a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half-strength during the active growing season.
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Pruning
Trim off yellow or brown leaves at the base to maintain plant health and appearance.
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Care notes
Maintain consistent high humidity and avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorching or browning edges.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
18-24 inches tall and wide
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Growth habit
clumping perennial
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Spacing
18-24 inches
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Primarily grown for ornamental foliage; flowers are rare in indoor settings.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
11-12 (primarily indoor)
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Temperature
Prefers temperatures between 65-80 degrees Fahrenheit; protect from cold drafts and air conditioning vents.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; use filtered or distilled water if tap water is high in minerals.
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Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix that retains moisture while providing aeration.
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Soil pH
6.0-6.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Excellent for container growing in indoor settings; ensure pots have drainage holes.
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Family
Marantaceae
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Foliage Look
Glossy, dark green lanceolate leaves with prominent, parallel silvery-pink stripes.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are lance-shaped and narrow, with distinct silver-pink linear variegation on a dark green base; undersides are typically maroon.
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Fruit Flower Look
Not applicable.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are not expected on juvenile starter plants.
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Growth Habit Rules
Do not depict as a vining plant; maintain a tight, clumping, upright-to-spreading habit.
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Mature Plant Look
A lush, dense clump of upright, striped foliage providing a vibrant, layered look.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Upright, clumping habit with broad, lance-shaped leaves arranged in a rosette-like formation, displaying deep green hues and bright silver-pink stripes.
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Morphology Rules
Must show clear contrast between the dark leaf surface and the fine, light-colored stripes. Ensure leaf tips remain pointed.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does a Calathea Beautystar need? It prefers bright, indirect light and can tolerate lower light levels. Will this plant grow large? It typically reaches 18 to 24 inches at maturity. Should I mist the leaves? Yes, maintaining high humidity helps keep leaf edges from turning brown. Why are the leaves curling? This is often a sign of underwatering or low humidity.
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Root Look
Healthy white roots visible at the base of the propagation plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, moist, peat-rich soil surface.
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Starter Stage
Small, compact starter plug with several lance-shaped leaves showing early pinstripe coloration.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Small, tight clumping habit with visible silver-pink variegation on young, thin, elongated leaves.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Calathea Beautystar. This is Calathea Beautystar, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Calathea Beautystar become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor tropical foliage environment you want to create. The defining beauty of this plant lies in its slender, lance-shaped leaves, marked by dramatic dark green patterns and bright, silvery-pink pinstripes. Establish your starter by repotting the plug into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining potting mix, then move it to a final container when the roots are established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the vibrant foliage of the Calathea Beautystar, a perfect choice for adding exotic texture to indoor spaces. Learn how to grow and establish this stunning plant in your home garden collection.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Calathea Beautystar Tropical Houseplants
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