Calathea Majestica 'White Star'


Meet the ultimate showstopper of the prayer plant family! Hailing from the lush, shady rainforest floors of South America, this magnificent amigo looks like it was detailed by a master artist, featuring dense white and delicate blush-pink pinstripes across deep green foliage. At night, its broad leaves fold upward toward the sky before opening wide again to welcome the morning sun!

  • Safe for pets and children
  • Repot once every 2 years
  • Fertilize once a month
  • Bright, indirect light
  • Requires frequent watering

About Calathea Majestica 'White Star'

Origin

Native to the lush, shady rainforest floors of tropical South America.

Air Purifying

These leafy amigos do a fantastic job scrubbing the air of everyday household toxins while giving your space a fresh boost of clean oxygen.

Toxicity

Completely non-toxic to cats, dogs, and humans. Pet parents can rest easy with this gorgeous amigo around!

Caring for Calathea Majestica 'White Star'

Watering

Water when the top 20–30% of the soil has dried out. They love a balance of steady moisture—never bone dry, but never standing in soggy soil either. Serve them filtered, distilled, or rainwater to keep those delicate pink and white stripes crisp-free.

Light and Placement

Bright, indirect light is this amigo's absolute happy spot. An east or north-facing window provides the perfect gentle glow. Avoid direct afternoon sun, which will bleach and scorch those beautiful hand-painted leaves.

Nutrition

Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half-strength once a month during the spring and summer growing season. Skip the snacks in fall and winter when growth slows down.

Repotting

Repot every 1–2 years in the spring season when you notice growth stalling or soil drying out unusually fast. Move up just 1–2 inches in pot size with a light, well-draining potting mix.

Pruning and Flowering

While they rarely bloom indoors, their striking striped foliage is the real star! Pruning is only needed to trim off dead, yellowed, or damaged leaves at the base using clean, sharp shears.

Calathea Majestica 'White Star' SOS

Illness

Watch out for spider mites, mealybugs, or scale, as well as root rot if overwatered. Low humidity and harsh tap water are their biggest enemies, leading to curling or crispy brown leaf edges.

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