Calathea White Star

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Calathea White Star 🌿

An elegant tropical plant admired for its long foliage decorated with delicate white striping layered across deep green leaves. Known for its gentle daily leaf movement, Calathea White Star opens its foliage with light and partially folds it at night, bringing a living dynamic presence into indoor spaces.

It is highly appreciated for its refined tropical patterns and calm architectural appearance.

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Scientific Classification:

  • Family: Marantaceae
  • Genus: Calathea
  • Cultivar: ‘White Star’

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Origin & Natural Habitat:

Native to the tropical rainforests of South America, where it grows beneath dense canopy cover in humid environments with filtered light.

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Botanical Description:

Features elongated pointed leaves decorated with fine white and cream striping flowing symmetrically across the foliage. The natural patterning gives the plant a calm and sophisticated tropical appearance.

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Care Guide:

  • Light: Medium to bright indirect light
  • Watering: Keep soil moderately moist without overwatering
  • Humidity: Relatively high
  • Temperature: 18–28°C
  • Soil: Light, airy, well-draining mix

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Important Notes:

  • Sensitive to very dry air
  • Low-mineral water is preferred
  • Best suited for calm indoor environments with filtered light

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Mimosa Pudica | Our Story 🌿

At Mimosa Pudica, we appreciate plants that express balance through subtle detail and natural movement. Calathea White Star reflects this beautifully through its delicate striping and rhythmic leaf movement, bringing a constantly evolving tropical presence into everyday spaces.


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