Taylor

Calathea Surprisestar

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  Most light conditions

• Taylor likes...
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    Regular watering

    Taylor prefers damp soil but doesn’t like to feel soggy. Give her a drink if the top of her soil begins to feel dry.

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    Medium light

    She’ll be happiest in a room with lots of bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunshine, as this can cause her leaves to lose their colour.

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    Humidity

    Taylor thrives in humid conditions. To keep her happy, place her in a warm, steamy room, such as a bathroom or kitchen, or group her with other plants to create a mini microclimate.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Goeppertia roseopicta 'surprise star'

  Nickname

  Rose-painted calathea, rose-painted prayer plant

  Plant type

  Calathea, indoor

  Plant height

  40-50cm

  Pet/baby safe

  Yes

  Nursery pot size

  14cm

• About Calathea ‘surprise stars’

  For more care advice about Taylor, check out ourcomplete guide to calathea care.

  Calathea ‘surprise stars’ have pretty, painterly leaves, with vibrant pink edges that look like they’ve been applied with a brush. The underside is a deep purple, adding to their colourful appeal. They’re one of the prettiest plants in the calathea family.

  This plant may need a little more attention than others, but its routine is easy to master. It’s native to the tropical rainforests of South America, which gives you a good idea about how to keep it happy. It loves dappled light and humid conditions, so try to keep it away from direct sunshine and place it in a warm space. The perfect spot would be a bright, steamy bathroom.

  Did you know?

  Calatheas are also known as prayer plants, because their leaves fold upwards at night (like praying hands) and reopen in the morning. Adorable.