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Calathea Beauty Star Care and Growing Guide

Calathea Beauty Star Care and Growing Guide

Beauty Star is a gorgeous calathea with a bright pointed leaf that has retained its title within the genus Calathea despite many of its more iconic brothers and sisters being reclassified as Goeppertia. This true calathea is really easy to grow, and resilient to a lot of the common problems found in other calathea species.In […]

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Calathea Ornata Pinstripe Plant Grow & Care Guide

Calathea Ornata | Pinstripe Plant Grow & Care Guide

With broad, oversized dark green leaves highlighted with soft pink and white stripes that draw the eyes in, the Calathea Ornata is another extremely popular houseplant that can prove to be a little fussy versus other calatheas.However, it is worth the effort. Once matured, these gorgeous plants can add spectacle and wonder to any indoor […]

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Calathea Makoyana – How to Grow Calathea Peacock

Calathea Makoyana – How to Grow Calathea Peacock

One of the biggest reasons this variety of Calathea is so sought-after is due to the captivating appearance this plant offers. With leaves that glow with multiple shades of green, patterns that arrest the eyes, and dark pink hues on the underside of the leaves, it’s easy to see why this luscious plant has become […]

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Calathea Triostar Ultimate Grow & Care Guide

Calathea Triostar | Ultimate Grow & Care Guide

Nothing offers dreamy tropical vibes much like the Calathea Triostar. It’s a full and vibrant plant, perfectly suited to indoor conditions. With lush, elegant leaves this Brazilian native offers growers a care-free alternative to most common purely evergreen plants.The Calathea Triostar has gorgeous, variegated leaves with vivid pastel stripes that make the plant incredibly alluring […]

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Calathea Orbifolia Care and Growing Guide

Calathea Orbifolia Care and Growing Guide

Calathea Orbifolia is a beautiful houseplant with round striped leaves that is reasonably easy to grow but very sensitive to overwatering and under-watering. In this article, we’ll be sharing a guide to growing Calathera Orbifolia, as well as Calathea Orbifolia propagation.If you want drama from houseplants, Calathea Orbifolia is one of the most uniquely gifted […]

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Calathea Zebrina Zebra Plant Grow and Care Guide

Calathea Zebrina | Zebra Plant Grow and Care Guide

The Calathea zebrina, or Zebra plant, is an incredibly sought after indoor plant. Prized for its exciting, striped foliage, this evergreen perennial is the perfect addition to an indoor space or greenhouse.  It’s an avid grower, especially when kept in a warm and humid environment, needing only a little extra attention from time to time. Undemanding, […]

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