ornamentalFamily: MarantaceaeGenus: Calathea

Cultivar

Pinstripe Calathea

Calathea 'Ornata'

Cultivar: Ornata

Calathea ornata is an elegant tropical plant known for its dramatic foliage and intricate, brushstroke-like variegation. The leaves are broad and dark green with distinct, symmetrical lines that create a sophisticated visual impact. This plant thrives in warm, humid conditions and is a favorite for indoor collectors who appreciate its unique aesthetic and graceful form.

The Pinstripe Calathea is a striking tropical plant celebrated for its deep green, oval leaves adorned with delicate, light-pink to white pinstripes. It serves as a beautiful accent in humid indoor environments with bright, indirect light.

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Aspirational Garden

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Plant Detail

A closer look at the fruit, flower, foliage, or mature defining characteristics of this cultivar.

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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 harsh direct sun.

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Water

Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; use filtered or distilled water if tap water is high in minerals to prevent leaf tip burn.

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Mature size

2-3 feet tall and 2 feet wide.

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Hardiness

11-12

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Growth habit

Clumping tropical perennial.

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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. Avoid placing in direct sunlight, which can fade the leaf markings and scorch the foliage.

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Climate note

Prefers consistent temperatures between 65°F and 80°F; protect from cold drafts.

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Flower / fruit

Grown primarily for its foliage; flowering is rare in indoor environments.

Growing & Care

Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.

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Sun / light

Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun.

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Growth rate

Moderate.

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Fertilizer

Use a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength once a month during the growing season.

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Pruning

Trim away any yellowing or damaged leaves at the base of the stem to maintain plant health and appearance.

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Care notes

Maintain high humidity levels to prevent leaf edges from browning. Avoid placing in direct sunlight, which can fade the leaf markings and scorch the foliage.

Size & Habit

How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.

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Mature size

2-3 feet tall and 2 feet wide.

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Growth habit

Clumping tropical perennial.

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Spacing

24 inches apart.

Flower / Fruit

Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.

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Flowering / fruiting

Grown primarily for its foliage; flowering is rare in indoor environments.

Climate & Hardiness

Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.

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Hardiness zones

11-12

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Temperature

Prefers consistent temperatures between 65°F and 80°F; protect from cold drafts.

Soil & Water

Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; use filtered or distilled water if tap water is high in minerals to prevent leaf tip burn.

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Soil

Rich, well-draining peat-based potting mix.

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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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Container Growing

Excellent for indoor containers; ensure the pot has drainage holes to prevent root rot.

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Family

Marantaceae

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Foliage Look

Lush, dark green oval leaves with delicate, crisp, pale-pink pinstripes.

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Foliage Rules

Leaves must be dark green with fine, light-colored pinstripe markings. Undersides of leaves are typically deep purple or maroon.

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Fruit Flower Look

Not applicable; foliage focus.

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Fruit Flower Rules

Do not show flowers on starter plants as they are ornamental foliage plants rarely blooming indoors.

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Growth Habit Rules

Should appear as a clumping, non-vining, upright plant. Leaves should grow from a central base.

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Mature Plant Look

A elegant, full, and bushy tropical plant with long-stemmed, patterned leaves.

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Mature Stage Morphology

Large, upright-to-spreading oval leaves with bold, white-to-pink pinstripes running parallel to the veins; dark purple undersides.

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Morphology Rules

Leaves are broad and oval with prominent midribs and secondary veining.

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Plant Faqs

How much light does a Pinstripe Calathea need? It prefers bright, indirect light to keep its markings vibrant. Why are my Calathea leaf tips turning brown? Low humidity or hard water is often the culprit; try increasing humidity. Is this plant safe for pets? Generally considered non-toxic, but ingestion should be avoided.

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Root Look

Fibrous, healthy root system within a starter plug.

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Soil Look

Dark, moist, loose organic potting medium.

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Starter Stage

Small, young plant with a few leaves displaying the characteristic pinstripe pattern.

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Starter Stage Morphology

Young, oval leaves on slender petioles, emerging from a compact, clumping root system.

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Video Voiceover Script

Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Pinstripe Calathea. This is Pinstripe Calathea, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this striking tropical foliage become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the lush indoor garden you want to create. Focus on the stunning, dark green leaves with their signature delicate pink pinstripes, which bring elegance and natural texture to any room. 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 it has grown. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.

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Youtube Video Summary

The Pinstripe Calathea is a sophisticated indoor plant with striking striped foliage. Learn how to care for this tropical beauty and incorporate it into your indoor plant sanctuary.

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Youtube Video Title

How to Grow Pinstripe Calathea - Calathea ornata

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