Showy Foliage
Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)
Average Watering Needs
Mature Height 24 Inches
Pet Safe

The Ornata Calathea is also known as the Pinstripe Plant due to its thinly striped foliage. A member of the prayer plant or Marantaceae family, it displays rather exotic-looking, dark-green, oval leaves interspersed with pink or white stripes. It can be a little tricky to care for, but once you know what it needs, this plant will brighten and add interest to any indoor space.

Best Locations For Growing Ornata Calathea

Being native to tropical climates, this non-toxic house plant grows best in warm and humid environments; a bathroom or kitchen is often perfect.

Ornata Calathea Sunlight Requirements

The Ornata Calathea is usually grown under medium light levels, as any direct sunlight has the potential to damage its vulnerable foliage. Place it in front of a north- or east-facing window with diffused or filtered light; just make sure it is well away from any direct light from a south-facing window.

Ornata Calathea Care

Although tolerant of most indoor temperatures, the Ornata Calathea should be kept above 60°F, as it will struggle in lower temperatures. Humidity is key for Ornata Calathea, as its foliage will begin to crisp around the edges if the atmosphere is too dry. Frequent misting or growing the plant on a tray of wet pebbles or in a humid bathroom can be beneficial. Over time, some leaves may die back and can simply be pruned away by cutting the affected stems at the base of the plant.

Watering Ornata Calathea

This houseplant needs to be grown in a free-draining soil or substrate that is kept moist, as it hates completely drying out. On the flip side, it does not tolerate soggy or waterlogged soil, which can lead to root rot. As a general rule, water when the top of the soil begins to dry out and use harvested rainwater where possible.

Feeding Ornata Calathea

Ornata Calathea is a light feeder, although feeding during the growing season is advisable to help keep its foliage looking good. A balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer can be applied every 4 to 6 weeks from spring until the fall, but only if diluted to half the recommended strength, as overfeeding can damage the roots.

Ornata Calathea Information

Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light

Care Requirements: Easy

Watering Requirements: Average - When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.

Pet Friendly: Yes

Kid Friendly: Yes

Air Purifier: Moderate

Habit: Upright

Growth Rate: Moderate

Mature Height: 24 inches

Mature Spread: 2 feet

Flowering: Yes

Flower Color(s): Orange

Flower Shade/Description: Orange

Fragrant: No

Foliage Type:

Foliage Color(s): Green, Pink

Foliage Description: Dark Olive Green Leaves and Numerous Pinstripes In Vivid Pink

Temperature: 65° - 75°F (18° - 24°C)

Humidity: Above Average (60% - 80%)

Common Name: Ornata Calathea

Other Name(s): Pinstripe Plant

Scientific Name: Calathea ornata

Plant Type: House Plant

SKU:: Calathea_Ornata-HP

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

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