Calathea 'Compact Star' Extra Tough Almost all of them prefer

Almost all of them prefer well draining soil and want to dry out almost completely before getting a thorough watering

Fertilizer - Fertilize monthly using a balanced liquid fertilizer at ½ concentration

The infamous staghorn fern

Origin: Central America

Calathea 'Compact Star' Extra Tough Almost all of them preferJust like the Calathea "Exotica" his interesting calathea has light green leaves that will make you think Dr. Seuss! Calatheas are the most commonly found plant in the Maranta group, and are well known for their wide array of vibrant colors and patterns. They prefer to be kept moist, are very sensitive to humidity, and benefit from misting or grouping closely with other plants. They like strong indirect light and can tolerate some morning direct sun