Calathea ornata 'Whitestar' (Peacock plant) H50 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
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Frequently asked questions
What water should be used to water a Calathea? Ideally use rainwater or filtered water at room temperature; lime and chlorine quickly brown the edges of the leaves.
How to maintain good humidity around a Calathea? Mist the foliage 2 to 3 times a week, group it with other tropical plants, or use a humidifier.
Shipping & packaging
Shipped within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 working days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection so your plant arrives in perfect condition
- Tracking link sent by email as soon as your parcel ships
- Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page
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We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us promptly at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- We will find the right solution for your situation
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The guarantee covers: damage in transit, plants severely weakened on arrival, and order preparation errors.
CARE TIPS ON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack your plant immediately and inspect it
- Let it acclimatize for 24-48h in a bright spot out of direct sunlight
- Check the soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting, if needed
- Keep it away from heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe the leaves to remove dust
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🌿 Green and white marbled veined foliage • ✨ "Living" plant that opens and closes its leaves • ☀️ Bright partial shade • 💧 Substrate always slightly moist • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 H50 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
Calathea ornata 'Whitestar' — also called peacock plant — captivates with its spectacular deep green foliage marked with fine white-silver stripes reminiscent of a peacock's plumage. Native to the tropical forests of South America, it is one of the Calatheas in our catalog, these fascinating plants nicknamed "praying plants" because of the movement of their leaves in rhythm with the day.
Nicknamed "the living plant," the Calathea opens its leaves during the day and closes them at nightfall in a subtle but fascinating nyctinastic movement. It offers a plant presence that is both architectural and soothing, ideal in a living room, bedroom, or bright office corner.
Exposure & location
Calathea Whitestar likes bright but filtered light, never direct sun, which fades its foliage and damages the characteristic silver stripes. A spot 1 or 2 meters from an east-, west- or southeast-facing window suits it perfectly. It also tolerates partial shade, making it an excellent candidate for less exposed rooms such as a bedroom or a bright hallway.
- Exposure: bright partial shade — avoid prolonged direct sun, especially in summer.
- Location: living room, bedroom, bright bathroom, office — away from heat sources and cold drafts.
- Temperature: 18 to 24 °C — minimum 15 °C, protected from sudden changes.
- Soil type: light and well-drained potting soil, rich in organic matter, slightly acidic.
If the leaves curl during the day and remain upright, it is usually a sign of too much light or too dry air — move the plant one meter away from the light source and increase ambient humidity.
Watering & care
The Calathea appreciates a substrate that is constantly moist but never waterlogged: this is the key balance to keep foliage healthy. Finding the right balance between light and humidity is crucial for this tropical plant. Use soft, low-limescale water at room temperature — rainwater or filtered water is ideal. If you're unsure about frequency, spacing out watering for indoor plants is almost always the right decision to avoid root rot. Calatheas love ambient humidity: regularly mist the foliage with low-limescale water to recreate their native tropical atmosphere.
- Watering: regular — substrate always slightly moist, about every 4 to 6 days in summer, spaced out in winter.
- Drainage: essential — empty the saucer after each watering and avoid stagnation around the roots.
- Humidity: high — mist the foliage 2 to 3 times a week or place a humidifier nearby.
- Fertilizer: liquid fertilizer for green plants diluted by half, once a month in spring and summer.
- Repotting: every 2 years in spring into a pot just slightly larger, with fresh, well-draining substrate.
If the leaf edges turn brown, it is almost always a water problem: water that is too hard or too cold, or air that is too dry — let tap water stand for 24 hours before watering and group the Calathea with other tropical plants to create a humid microclimate.
Decor ideas & plant combinations
The white and green striped foliage of the Whitestar plays the role of a graphic piece in any tropical composition. Its compact silhouette and upright habit make it an ideal candidate for balanced tropical compositions, structuring without dominating its neighbors. In case of damaged or discolored leaves, the diagnosis of common symptoms helps you quickly identify the cause and act before the problem spreads.
- For a contrasting Marantaceae trio, pair it with a Calathea Orbifolia with large round silver leaves and a Maranta Fascinator with red veined foliage — three textures, three graphic rhythms, same water and humidity needs for a coherent plant corner.
- For a graphic silver duo, place the Whitestar next to a Scindapsus Pictus Trebie with silver spotted foliage — the vertical white stripes of the Calathea respond to the spots of the Pothos for a refined tropical dialogue.
- For a soothing bedroom corner, pair it with an Asparagus Sprengeri with soft green feathery foliage — the delicacy of the light foliage balances the graphic rigor of the stripes, creating a soft tropical balance at bedside table height.
- To enhance the foliage in a tone-on-tone decorative pot, choose a Gabriel burgundy ceramic decorative pot Ø14 cm that highlights the green-silver contrast of the foliage, or a Celestial jute decorative pot Ø20 cm for a natural and soothing note.
Grouping several Calathea together creates a natural humid microclimate through shared evapotranspiration — it is the simplest and most aesthetic solution to offer them the tropical atmosphere they love.
Verdeia tips
- Prefer rainwater or filtered water: Calatheas are particularly sensitive to limescale and chlorine, which quickly brown the leaf edges — collecting rainwater or letting tap water stand for 24 hours before each watering makes all the difference to the foliage's longevity.
- Observe the nyctinastic movement: the leaves rise and close each evening, then open in the morning — this natural movement is an excellent health indicator: if the plant stays still day and night, it has a watering or light problem that needs correcting.
- Cut damaged leaves at the base: remove fully yellowed or browned leaves at soil level rather than waiting for them to dry out — this stimulates new shoots from the rhizome and preserves the compact and dense appearance of the clump.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Calathea ornata 'Whitestar'
- Common name: Peacock plant, striped Calathea
- Origin: South America
- Dimensions on delivery: H50 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
- Adult height: 60 to 80 cm indoors
- Exposure: bright partial shade
- Watering: regular, substrate always slightly moist
- Soil type: light, rich, and well-drained potting soil
- Humidity: high — at least 60%
- Growth: medium, upright and compact habit
- Foliage: evergreen, dark green striped with white-silver
- Care: moderate
- Toxicity to animals: non-toxic 🐾
- Decorative style: Tropical / Graphic / Urban jungle
Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the silver stripes naturally varies according to the light received.
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Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Orders ship within 48 working hours, with tracked delivery in 2 to 5 working days via DPD. Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page. You receive a tracking link as soon as your parcel leaves.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.