Calathea Beauty Star Live Prayer Plant 4 Inch Pot – Goeppertia ornata 'Beauty Star'

Calathea Beauty Star (Goeppertia ornata 'Beauty Star', formerly classified as Calathea ornata) is a tropical foliage houseplant prized for its elegant green leaves accented with creamy-white to light green pinstripes and rich purple undersides. This listing includes one live plant in a 4-inch pot, making it an excellent addition to homes, offices, and indoor plant collections.

As a member of the prayer plant family, its leaves naturally move throughout the day in response to light. Calathea Beauty Star thrives in bright, indirect light with consistently moist, well-drained soil and moderate to high humidity, making it a beautiful choice for containers and indoor décor.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, leaf pattern, coloration, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, leaf markings, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor leaf damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• One live Calathea Beauty Star prayer plant
• Botanical name: Goeppertia ornata 'Beauty Star'
• Shipped in a 4-inch pot
• Striking striped green foliage with purple leaf undersides
• Prefers bright, indirect light and moderate to high humidity
• Excellent for indoor décor, offices, shelves, and houseplant collections

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 1 live Goeppertia ornata 'Beauty Star' plant in a 4-inch pot

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Calathea Beauty Star, Prayer Plant
Scientific Name: Goeppertia ornata 'Beauty Star'
Plant Type: Tropical foliage houseplant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Grown primarily for ornamental foliage
Sunlight: Bright, indirect light
Soil: Well-drained, moisture-retentive houseplant potting mix
Water: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
USDA Zone: 10–12
Pot Size: 4 inches
Plant Form: Live potted plant
Growth Habit: Compact, clumping
Container Suitable: Yes

❓ FAQ:

1. What will I receive?
You will receive one live Calathea Beauty Star plant in a 4-inch pot.

2. How much light does Calathea Beauty Star need?
It grows best in bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which may fade or scorch the leaves.

3. Why is it called a Prayer Plant?
Its leaves naturally raise and lower throughout the day in response to changing light conditions, a movement known as nyctinasty.

4. Can this plant be grown indoors?
Yes. It is well suited for indoor growing and performs best in warm, humid environments.

5. What USDA zones are suitable for Calathea Beauty Star?
It is generally suitable for outdoor growing in USDA Zones 10–12 and is commonly grown indoors in cooler climates.