Calathea ‘Stripestar’ – Tropical indoor plant with striking striped foliage

The Calathea ‘Stripestar’ is a graceful tropical houseplant known for its beautiful light and dark green stripes. Belonging to the Marantaceae family, it is admired for its nightly leaf movement: in the evening, the leaves lift slightly as if the plant is “closing”. With its elegant look, the Stripestar fits perfectly in living rooms, bedrooms, or offices.

Care and Use

Placement

• Suitable for indoor spaces with bright to partial shade

• Avoid direct sunlight to prevent scorch marks

• Ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, and office areas

Water and Feeding

• Keep the soil lightly moist, avoiding stagnant water

• Prefer low-lime water (filtered or rainwater)

• Feed every 2 weeks during the growing season (spring/summer)

Temperature

• Thrives at room temperatures between 18–25°C

• Avoid draughts and cold airflows

Maintenance

• Mist regularly to increase humidity

• Remove brown or damaged leaves to support healthy growth

• Wipe leaves occasionally to keep them fresh and vibrant

Features and Characteristics

• Beautiful light and dark green striped foliage

• Compact, lush growth habit

• Tropical appearance suited to modern, botanical and Scandinavian interiors

• Air-purifying qualities

Benefits of the Calathea ‘Stripestar’

• Eye-catching foliage with elegant stripes

• Easy to care for with stable watering

• Adds a calming, tropical atmosphere to your home

• Perfect for soft, natural interior styling

Recommended Plant Combinations

• Other Calathea varieties such as Medallion or Orbifolia

• Maranta or Ctenanthe for coordinated leaf patterns

• Monstera or Philodendron for variation in shape

• Small succulents for contrasting textures

Product Information

• Pot size: P17

• Height at purchase: approx. 50 - 60 cm

• Use: Indoor

• Leaf colour: Light green, dark green, striped

• Flowering: Small, inconspicuous (rare indoors)

• Watering: keep soil lightly moist

• Light: bright to partial shade

Note: Each plant is unique and may vary slightly in size and colour.

Order the Calathea ‘Stripestar’

Bring tropical elegance into your home with the Calathea ‘Stripestar’. Its stunning striped foliage and air-purifying qualities make it a favourite for plant lovers of all kinds.

Order the Calathea ‘Stripestar’ now at Firenze Bloemen and enhance your interior with a fresh, natural look!