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ornamentalFamily: MarantaceaeGenus: Calathea
Cultivar
Pin-Stripe Calathea
Calathea
The Pin-Stripe Calathea features striking, lance-shaped leaves that are deep green with distinct, narrow pink to silvery-white veins radiating from the midrib. As a member of the prayer plant family, it exhibits the movement of foliage throughout the day, folding its leaves upward at night. This plant thrives as a container specimen in warm, humid indoor spaces, making it a sophisticated addition to a home jungle or office collection.
Calathea ornata is a stunning tropical plant known for its dark, glossy, oval-shaped leaves accented with delicate, pin-stripe pink lines. It is a prized choice for indoor environments where humidity and indirect light can be managed.
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Plant Detail
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun.
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Water
Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; use distilled or filtered water to avoid leaf tip burn from mineral salts.
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Mature size
1-2 feet tall and wide
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Hardiness
11-12 (Usually kept as an indoor plant)
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Growth habit
Clumping tropical foliage
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Plant type
Tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Maintain high humidity levels to prevent leaf edges from browning or curling. Avoid direct sunlight as it can bleach the vibrant striping and cause leaf scorching.
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Climate note
Prefers warm temperatures between 65-80°F; avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 60°F.
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Flower / fruit
Primarily grown for its foliage; flowering is rare indoors and usually insignificant.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun.
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Growth rate
Moderate
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer monthly during the active growing season; do not over-fertilize.
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Pruning
Prune away dead or damaged leaves at the base to keep the plant tidy and encourage new growth.
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Care notes
Maintain high humidity levels to prevent leaf edges from browning or curling. Avoid direct sunlight as it can bleach the vibrant striping and cause leaf scorching.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
1-2 feet tall and wide
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Growth habit
Clumping tropical foliage
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Spacing
18-24 inches
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Primarily grown for its foliage; flowering is rare indoors and usually insignificant.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
11-12 (Usually kept as an indoor plant)
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Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures between 65-80°F; avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 60°F.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; use distilled or filtered water to avoid leaf tip burn from mineral salts.
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Soil
Peat-based, well-draining potting mix with high organic matter.
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Soil pH
6.0-7.0
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Perfect for indoor containers; ensure the pot has drainage holes and use a slightly larger pot as the plant matures.
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Family
Marantaceae
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Foliage Look
Lush, glossy, dark green leaves with distinct, thin, light pink pinstripes arranged symmetrically along the veins.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves should display clear, thin pink stripes on a dark, matte green background. Leaf margins should be smooth.
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Fruit Flower Look
Not applicable for this ornamental foliage plant.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Do not include flowers in imagery; the focus should remain entirely on foliage quality.
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Growth Habit Rules
Should maintain an upright, clumping rosette form; avoid excessive sprawling.
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Mature Plant Look
Elegant, bushy, upright clump of foliage perfect for a decorative indoor pot.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Upright, clumping habit with large, elliptic, dark green leaves that feature prominent, fine pink striping.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure the foliage pattern is consistent with the species; maintain proportions of leaf width to height.
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Plant Faqs
Why are my Calathea leaf tips turning brown? Low humidity or mineral buildup in tap water is usually the cause. How much light does a Pin-Stripe Calathea need? It requires bright, indirect light to maintain its color. Can I grow this plant in a low light corner? It will tolerate lower light but may lose some of its vibrant variegation.
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Root Look
Healthy, white, fibrous root system visible in a nursery plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, rich, peat-based potting medium with perlite for drainage.
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Starter Stage
Compact starter plug with a few small, developing leaves showing initial striping patterns.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Small oval leaves with emerging pale pink lines; dense root system suitable for plug-to-pot transition.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Pin-Stripe Calathea. This is Pin-Stripe Calathea, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this stunning foliage become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the beautiful indoor jungle you want to create. The defining feature of this plant is its lush, dark green leaves, uniquely accented with delicate, radiating pin-stripes of soft pink. Establish your starter by repotting it into approximately a four-inch pot with a quality, well-draining potting mix, then move it later to an appropriate final container when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Calathea Calathea ornata Pin-Stripe Calathea Houseplants Indoor Gardening Tropical Foliage Agardeni Plant Care Prayer Plant Variegated Plants
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Youtube Video Summary
The Pin-Stripe Calathea is an iconic tropical foliage plant, loved for its striking striped leaves and elegant, clumping growth. This video explores how to integrate this sophisticated houseplant into your indoor gardening space.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing the Pin-Stripe Calathea | Calathea ornata Guide
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