{"product_id":"flamestar-calathea","title":"Calathea veitchiana 'Flamestar'","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCalathea veitchiana (Veitch's basket-plant) 'Flamestar'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFlamestar Calathea, Goeppertia, Prayer Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNative to tropical areas of South and Central America\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe stunning foliage of the flamestar calathea, native to tropical parts of the Americas, immediately draws the eye. The layers of flame-like pattern on the leaves provide a bolder-than-average leafy centrepiece or coffee-table ornament, bringing the vibrancy of the tropical jungle into your home. Location is important for this plant; it likes to be warm and humid like its tropical home, but varying light and warmth levels across the year can affect this, so keep an eye on its soil to ensure it does not grow too soggy or dry out! Like humans with their central heating, Calatheas like to feel just right.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThrives in bright, indirect light, but will tolerate some shade as the red undersides of its leaves stop too much light from escaping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllow the top few inches of soil to dry out in between watering; if possible, use rainwater rather than tapwater, or at least allow tap water to sit out for 24 hours to allow chemicals in it to settle. Water with tepid or lukewarm water to avoid shocking the plant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis plant needs high humidity, so will appreciate regular misting and not being too close to a radiator or other heat source which might dry it out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant in fast-draining, but moisture-retentive soil. A mix with added bark or perlite would be ideal. Repot every two years in spring, and water a day in advance to combat transplant shock.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFeed every four waters in the growing season, and reduce to every six in autumn and winter. Pre-water the soil before applying 'ready to use' products to protect the roots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ideal temperature is above 20°C; make sure it does not get colder than 12°C in winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYes, but too much nibbling won't be good for pets, small humans or the plant!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis plant can be fussy so choose your location carefully. If it's in an especially bright spot remember it will need more frequent misting\/ watering to retain humidity levels!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Small swollen nodules will grow along Calathea roots- this is healthy and they are used to store water and nutrients, so don't cut them off when you're repotting!\u0026quot;}\"\u003eSmall swollen nodules will grow along Calathea roots- this is healthy and they are used to store water and nutrients, so don't cut them off when you're repotting!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid you know?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe name 'calathea', from the Greek καλαθος ('basket'), comes from the use of the plant's waxy leaves to make waterproof baskets and transport fish in South America \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"14cm","offer_id":42724889690365,"sku":"CF1443","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/flamestar-calathea-422879.jpg?v=1636328512","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/flamestar-calathea","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}