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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 Tags
Pinstripe Calathea Calathea ornata Houseplants Tropical foliage Indoor gardening Calathea care Agardeni Plant care
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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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