{"product_id":"calathea-compact-star-houseplant","title":"Calathea Compact Star Houseplant | Prayer Plant | Patterned Foliage Plant 14cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntricate, elegant, and endlessly fascinating — the Calathea Compact Star is a plant you’ll find yourself stopping to admire every day. Its deep green leaves are decorated with delicate lighter patterning that creates a subtle, sophisticated contrast, and like all Calatheas, it gently moves its leaves throughout the day in response to light. Living art for your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCalathea Compact Star (\u003cem\u003eCalathea\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Compact Star’) — Prayer Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the rainforests of South America, where it grows beneath dense forest canopies in filtered light and high humidity. The Compact Star stays neat and manageable indoors, making it ideal for shelves, side tables, and smaller spaces — all the beauty of a Calathea without taking over the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd great news for pet owners: this one is \u003cstrong\u003epet safe\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Calathea Compact Star?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully patterned deep green leaves with lighter markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, clump-forming growth — tidy and easy to style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates lower light levels better than many houseplants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePet safe — perfect for homes with cats and dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds calm, sophisticated texture to any interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright to moderate indirect light is ideal. Calatheas are one of the better houseplants for lower light conditions, making them great for UK homes. Avoid direct sunlight, which can fade and scorch the delicate foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the compost lightly moist at all times but never waterlogged. Allow the top layer to dry slightly between waterings. Calatheas are sensitive to water quality — rainwater, filtered water, or tap water left to stand overnight works best to prevent leaf discolouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHumidity and Temperature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefers higher humidity and stable warm temperatures between 16–24°C. Protect from cold draughts. A bathroom or kitchen with good light is ideal, or use a humidity tray to boost moisture levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelves, side tables, and plant stands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-light rooms and north-facing spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomes with pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalm, botanical, and minimalist interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSupplied in a 14cm pot. This plant is pet safe. For full care instructions visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantparadisebygemma.co.uk\/pages\/houseplant-care-guides\"\u003eHouseplant Care Guides\u003c\/a\u003e and select Calathea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Paradise By Gemma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54198644015441,"sku":"CALCOM14","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/5867\/9377\/files\/Calathea_Compact_Star_Houseplant.jpg?v=1786709049","url":"https:\/\/www.plantparadisebygemma.co.uk\/products\/calathea-compact-star-houseplant","provider":"Plant Paradise By Gemma","version":"1.0","type":"link"}