{"product_id":"beauty-star-calathea-calathea-beauty-star","title":"Beauty Star Calathea - Calathea 'Beauty Star'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeauty Star Calathea (\u003cem\u003eCalathea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Beauty Star') is a rainforest-style foliage plant with big, broad, intricately marked leaves held on long stems. It stays compact at 30cm to 40cm tall and 40cm to 60cm wide, which suits a bright bathroom, a shaded corner or the understorey of a tropical garden. Each leaf is marked a little differently, so no two plants look identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery plant is different.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each dark green leaf is banded with feathery bright green and finished with hairline stripes in cream and pale pink, and the markings vary from plant to plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 40cm tall it fits a shelf, a side table or a bathroom bench without taking over the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is happiest in bright shade without direct sun, which makes it a useful plant for rooms and corners where little else will grow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Calatheas are non-toxic to cats and dogs, so it is a sensible choice for a house with animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e It moves between a living room and a tropical garden accent, as long as the temperature stays above 15C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it bright, indirect light and a steady spot away from heaters, air conditioner vents and direct sun, which bleaches the pattern. A bathroom or kitchen with a window is the easiest place to keep it happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical and subtropical shade gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost-free, sheltered gardens it works as accent underplanting. Set plants about 50cm apart beneath trees or along a shaded wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on a sheltered patio.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a warm climate, a pot on a shaded, frost-free patio shows off the leaf pattern close to eye level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Beauty Star Calathea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright shade out of direct sun is ideal. It needs warmth, with temperatures staying above 15C, so outdoors it belongs only in sheltered, frost-free shade in tropical and subtropical gardens. Everywhere else, grow it indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A good quality, moisture-holding potting mix that still drains freely suits it. Pot it into a container only a little wider than the root ball, with drainage holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly moist but never soggy: water regularly from the start, and carry on at the same steady rhythm once the plant has settled after its first 12 weeks. Mist when the air is dry. Brown, crisp leaf edges usually mean dry air or hard tap water, so use rainwater or filtered water where you can. A slow release fertiliser high in nitrogen, applied every three months, keeps the foliage healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Wipe the leaves gently with a damp cloth to remove dust, and cut off damaged or yellowed leaves at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Beauty Star Calathea as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, and the pattern becomes more striking as the leaves enlarge. Calatheas are tropical, so unpack it promptly, keep it out of cold draughts and pot it into a free draining mix in a bright, warm spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/calathea\"\u003eBrowse our full calathea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eMore indoor plants for the home\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003ePet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/calathea-care-guide-australia\"\u003eThe calathea care guide: fixing brown edges and curling\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the best place to put it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomewhere bright but out of direct sun, such as a bathroom or kitchen with a window. Keep it warm, above 15C, and away from heaters and air conditioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges turning brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry air, hard tap water or too much fertiliser. Raise the humidity, switch to rainwater or filtered water and feed lightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Calatheas are non-toxic to cats and dogs, although a chewed leaf can still upset a small animal's stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787185324351,"sku":"CAL-HYB-BEAUTY-tube","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/beauty-star-calathea-calathea-beauty-star.jpg?v=1792150688","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/beauty-star-calathea-calathea-beauty-star","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}