SCIENTIFIC NAME: Goeppertia veitchiana 'Flamestar'
KNOWN AS: Flamestar Calathea, Flamestar Prayer Plant
CLIMATE (LOCATION): Ecuador | Tropical Rainforest
DESCRIPTION: The Flamestar is a masterpiece of natural pattern design. It features large, round, glossy leaves that look like they have a "flaming" inner leaf design. The center is a bright chartreuse green, surrounded by a dark forest-green feathered border, which is then encased in a final outer ring of lighter green with wavy, "flame-like" edges. The undersides are a brilliant, deep burgundy-purple.
Light Requirement: High Light (Bright Indirect Light)
Quick Tip: Keep soil consistently moist but never soggy. Use distilled or rainwater.
Preferred Temperature: 60º - 80º
Preferred Humidity: 60 - 80%; High Humidity
Calathea ‘Flamestar’ Lighting Requirements: High Light (Bright Indirect Light)
Aspect Hanging Heights - Calathea ‘Flamestar’
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Soltech's Recommendation -
24" to 36"
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Vita Hanging Heights - Calathea ‘Flamestar’
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Soltech's Recommendation -
36º Narrow Beam Vita : 24" to 36"
60º Wide Beam Vita : 12" to 24"
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Highland Hanging Heights - Calathea ‘Flamestar’
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Soltech's Recommendation -
36º Narrow Beam Highland : 30" to 42"
60º Wide Beam Highland : 18" to 30"
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