Calathea ‘Grey Star’

Description

Grey Star Calathea has striking silvery-grey leaves that show off thin, dark green veins and an eye-catching purple underside. Although called a Calathea, ‘Grey Star’ is actually part of the genus Ctenanthe, which is closely related to Calathea, Maranta, and Stromanthe. Along the lines of Prayer Plants (Maranta), these plants will fold their leaves up as if in prayer each night and back down in the day. Grey Star prefers medium light, so be sure to keep it out of direct sunlight. It also likes a humid environment, so misting the leaves regularly or placing the pot on a tray filled with pebbles and water helps with that. Keep the soil moist, but not soggy and do not let your Calathea dry out completely between waterings.