Calathea 'Grey Star'
Calathea 'Grey Star'
Keep this plant in a place with bright, indirect light and keep the soil moist. It will be an absolute staple in your home. Calatheas are sensitive to mineral and fluoride levels in tap water. Use distilled or rainwater to keep your leaves looking pristine!
Grow Pot Size: 4” and 6”
Overall Height Including Grow Pot: 10-20” depending on grow pot size.
Plant Care Level: Medium
Key Benefits
The Calathea genus is pet-friendly making it the perfect addition to your home with furry friends! Calathea plants come in all unique shapes and sizes from large, round green leaves to elongated, fuzzy leaves that look like feathers.
Calathea 'Grey Star' Care Tips
- Binomial Name: Ctenanthe setosa 'Grey Star’
- Care Level: Medium
- Light: Bright, indirect
- Water: Keep soil moist
- Pet Friendly: Yes
The Calathea 'Grey Star' Story
Where is it from?
This Calathea is a tropical long-life plant from South America.
Who is the Calathea 'Grey Star'?
The beautiful Calathea has long, grey-hued leaves. It is an excellent air purifier.
Good For You!
We highly recommend Calatheas as a plant to keep in the bedroom: their peaceful leaves, oxygenating properties, and humidifying capabilities will help you drift off at night and feel refreshed in the morning! With their expansive leaves.
Is the Calathea 'Grey Star' the right plant for me?
Calatheas have always received a reputation of high maintenance due to their need of high humidity. But we found by placing Calatheas in high humidity environments such as kitchens and bathrooms, the foliage stays in its beautiful condition. Thankfully, this plant prefers bright, indirect light with absolutely zero direct sun so the placement options are endless. If you’re looking for a plant that can add a pop of color and pattern to your green oasis - this plant is it!
Pet Friendly: Yes! The beautiful Calatheas are pet friendly which makes these the perfect addition to your home.
Location Suggestions: Calatheas thrive in high humidity location such as kitchens and bathrooms. They make great office plants with their unique colors and variegation contributing to a creative and focused mind.