Light: Indirect
Choose a bright position with filtered or indirect light. Protect from harsh direct summer sun. Only use lower light where the individual plant’s care profile says it is tolerated.
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Pinstripe Plant (Calathea ornata)
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Calathea Ornata 🌿
With its glossy, deep green leaves striped in delicate pink, the Calathea Ornata is a total show-off, and we’re here for it. Native to the tropical forests of South America, this beauty brings all the rainforest drama without the diva behaviour (mostly).
It’s part of the prayer plant family, meaning its leaves gently fold up at night, yes, she’s spiritual and stunning. A lush pick for bathrooms, bedrooms or anywhere you want a hit of glam greenery.
Plant Care
Light: Bright, indirect light is best. Avoid direct sun, it’ll bleach the stripes.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy. Water when the top inch feels dry.
Temperature: Loves it warm, aim for 18–24°C. Keep away from cold draughts or radiators.
Humidity: High humidity is key. Mist regularly or place near a humidifier or in a steamy bathroom.
Feed: Use a diluted liquid houseplant feed every 4–6 weeks during growing season (spring/summer).
Good to Know
Pet Friendly: Yes! Non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Also Known As: Pinstripe Calathea, Calathea Ornata.
Origin: Native to Colombia and Venezuela.
Meet Your Plant
- Growth: Leaf shape, colour and growth habit naturally vary between individual plants.
- Pet Safety: Generally regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs, but chewing plants is best discouraged.
- Botanical Name: Calathea ornata
Living plants naturally vary in size, shape and colour. Check the product options for supplied pot dimensions where available.
Good To Know
How not to kill your Pinstripe Plant (Calathea ornata)
We've created a personalised Grow Guide for your Pinstripe Plant (Calathea ornata). Just follow this easy guide and you & your new leafy mate will be loving life together!
Watering: Regular
Check regularly and keep the root compost lightly moist for plants that need steady moisture. Drain excess water and avoid waterlogging. Follow the individual plant’s care profile.
Humidity: High
Keep away from drying radiators. Where this plant benefits from higher humidity, use a humidifier or suitable room conditions with ventilation. Routine misting is not a substitute for lasting humidity.
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