{"product_id":"calathea-whitestar","title":"Calathea ornata 'Whitestar' (Peacock Plant) H50 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"calathea-whitestar\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Green and white marbled veined foliage • ✨ \"Living\" plant that opens and closes its leaves • ☀️ Partial shade bright • 💧 Substrate always slightly moist • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 H50 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCalathea ornata 'Whitestar'\u003c\/strong\u003e — also called \u003cstrong\u003ePeacock Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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 \u003cstrong\u003eSouth America\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is part of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/calatea\"\u003eCalathea catalog\u003c\/a\u003e, these fascinating plants nicknamed \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/maranta-la-planta-que-reza-1\"\u003e\"praying plants\"\u003c\/a\u003e because of the movement of their leaves in rhythm with the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eNicknamed \"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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026 location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Calathea Whitestar appreciates bright but filtered light, never direct sun which fades its foliage and damages the characteristic silver stripes. A location 1 or 2 meters from a window facing east, west, or southeast suits it perfectly. It also tolerates partial shade, making it an excellent candidate for less exposed rooms like a bedroom or bright hallway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright partial shade — prolonged direct sun to avoid, especially in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e living room, bedroom, bright bathroom, office — away from heat sources and cold drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 24 °C — minimum 15 °C, protected from sudden changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light and well-drained potting soil, rich in organic matter, slightly acidic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026 care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Calathea appreciates a substrate that is constantly moist but never waterlogged: this is the key balance to keep foliage healthy. Finding the right \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/luz-humedad-plantas-interior-equilibrio\"\u003ebalance between light and humidity\u003c\/a\u003e is crucial for this tropical plant. Prefer soft, non-calcareous water at room temperature — rainwater or filtered water remains ideal. If you hesitate about frequency, spacing out \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/riego-de-plantas-de-interior-la-guia-completa-para-no-volver-a-regar-demasiado\"\u003eindoor plant waterings\u003c\/a\u003e is almost always the right decision to avoid root rot. Calatheas love ambient humidity: regularly mist the foliage with low-calcium water to recreate its original tropical atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — substrate always slightly moist, about every 4 to 6 days in summer, spaced out in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — empty the saucer after each watering and avoid stagnation around the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e high — mist the foliage 2 to 3 times a week or place a humidifier nearby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e liquid fertilizer for green plants diluted by half, once a month in spring and summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 2 years in spring into a pot just slightly larger, with fresh and draining substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIf the leaf edges brown, it is almost always a water problem: too calcareous, too cold, or air too dry — let tap water rest 24 hours before watering and group the Calathea with other tropical plants to create a humid microclimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026 plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/combinar-plantas-ambiente-tropical\"\u003ebalanced tropical compositions\u003c\/a\u003e, structuring without dominating its neighbors. In case of damaged or discolored leaves, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/diagnostico-de-problemas-de-plantas-de-interior-identificar-y-resolver-los-sintomas-comunes\"\u003ediagnosis of common symptoms\u003c\/a\u003e quickly identifies the cause and allows action before the problem spreads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a contrasting Marantaceae trio,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-orbifolia-plante-paon-tropicale\"\u003eCalathea Orbifolia\u003c\/a\u003e with large round silver leaves and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maranta-leuconeura-fascinator-prayer-plant\"\u003eMaranta Fascinator\u003c\/a\u003e with red veined foliage — three textures, three graphic rhythms, same water and humidity needs for a coherent plant corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a graphic silver duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e place the Whitestar next to a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/scindapsus-pictus-trebie-pothos-argente-12cm-25cm\"\u003eScindapsus Pictus Trebie\u003c\/a\u003e with silver spotted foliage — the vertical white stripes of the Calathea respond to the spots of the Pothos for a refined tropical dialogue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a soothing bedroom corner,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/asparagus-densiflorus-sprengeri-asperge-d-drnement-retombante-d17cm-35cm\"\u003eAsparagus Sprengeri\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the foliage in a tone-on-tone decorative pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e choose a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cachepot-ceramique-gabriel-bordeaux-14cm\"\u003eGabriel ceramic decorative pot Bordeaux Ø14 cm\u003c\/a\u003e that highlights the green-silver contrast of the foliage, or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cache-pot-jute-celestial-20cm\"\u003eCelestial jute decorative pot Ø20 cm\u003c\/a\u003e for a natural and soothing note.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eGrouping 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrefer rainwater or filtered water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calatheas are particularly sensitive to lime and chlorine which quickly brown leaf edges — collecting rainwater or letting tap water rest 24 hours before each watering makes all the difference for foliage longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObserve the nyctinastic movement:\u003c\/strong\u003e leaves straighten and close each evening then open in the morning — this natural movement is an excellent health indicator: if the plant remains still day and night, it suffers from a watering or light problem to correct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut damaged leaves at the base:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCalathea ornata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Whitestar'\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peacock Plant, striped Calathea\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South America\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H50 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 to 80 cm indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular, substrate always slightly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, rich, and well-drained potting soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e high — at least 60%\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium, upright and compact habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, dark green striped with white-silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity to animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-toxic 🐾\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical \/ Graphic \/ Urban jungle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the silver stripes naturally varies according to the light received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56931237101833,"sku":"2788","price":39.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/calathea-ornata-whitestar-plante-paon-h50-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-9712621.jpg?v=1777863078","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/calathea-whitestar-peacock-plant-o19cm-50cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}