Zebra Plant 'compact Star'

Zebra Plant 'compact Star' Care

Calathea 'compact Star'

What is the plant

Calathea is a genus of neotropical rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plants; members of which are referred to generally as Calatheas. ‘Prayer plant’ is a colloquial term that refers to members of genus Maranta, to which genus Calathea is closely-related. In reality, they’re all considered to be ‘prayer plants.’

humidity

Normal

lighting

Part sun and part shade

temperature

18°C - 27°C

hardiness zone

10 - 11

difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water every 1-2 weeks and adjust frequency depending on light levels provided. Allow soil to half-dry out before watering. Soil should be almost dry about 2” down.
Fertilizer
Feed monthly in the spring, summer, and fall with a balanced plant food diluted to ½ the recommended strength. Don't fertilize if the plant is not growing.
Sunlight
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.

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Soil
Use a good light porous indoor potting soil that retains water but still drains quickly. African Violet soil works well.
Temperature
65°F-85°F (18°C-30°C). It’s best not to let it go below 60°F (15°C).
Popularity
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