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Magicstar Prayer Plant Care

Stromanthe thalia 'Magicstar'

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What is the plant

The Stromanthe Triostar is grown for green-and-white foliage with a pattern almost resembling a time-lapse photo of the night sky. This plant improves your air quality. The Calathea removes impurities from the air and converts them into oxygen.

Long narrow, glossy leaves of this Calathea are patterned with flecks of white variegation, with occasional leaves displaying a more extreme variegation pattern as seen in the 'Triostar' cultivar. The undersides of the leaves are a glorious ruby red, which the plant shows off at night as it folds its leaves vertically in a diurnal rhythm as if in prayer - though this behaviour isn't as extreme in Stromanthe thalia as it is in some other members of the Prayer Plant family (Marantaceae). The accepted botanical name is Stromanthe thalia 'Magicstar', but is also often referred to as Stromanthe sanguinea 'Magicstar', Stromanthe sanguinea and Calathea 'Magicstar'. It's commonly known as Magicstar Prayer Plant, Never Never Plant.

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Humidity

Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

Temperature

12°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    Water well and allow the compost to dry slightly. Never allow the soil to completely dry. Prayer Plants appreciate a little oxygen around their roots between waterings, but as a jungle floor plant they are accustomed to always having some moisture around their roots. Water with filtered water to keep this plant looking its absolute best. The salts in tap water can build up in the compost so if watering with tap water, give the compost a really good flush through once a year in spring to remove any built-up salts.

  • Fertilizer

    Fertilizer

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    The plant should be fed regularly with a liquid fertilizer throughout the growing season.

  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    Keep out of prolonged exposure to intense sun which is a bit too harsh for the delicate leaves. Some shade is ok, but it's better to keep in a room which is bright but not too sunny.

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  • Soil

    Soil

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    The growing medium should consist of a light, porous potting mix that retains water but drains well.

  • Temperature

    Temperature

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    Night-time temperatures in the winter can drop to 12ºC without any damage as long as daytime temperatures rise above 15ºC. It should be above 15ºC at all times during the growing season or the plant may struggle to grow.

  • Container

    Container

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    Choose any type of container with enough drainage holes. Repot when stems are crowded or begin to reach outer 2cm of the pot.

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  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    214 people already have this plant 98 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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