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ornamentalFamily: MarantaceaeGenus: CalatheaSpecies: ornata
Cultivar
Calathea Ornata
Calathea ornata
Often referred to as the Pinstripe Calathea, this elegant tropical plant features lance-shaped leaves with a deep green base and striking, delicate pink stripes. It thrives in warm, humid conditions and adds a sophisticated, decorative touch to indoor spaces. As a member of the prayer plant family, its foliage often exhibits rhythmic movement throughout the day.
Calathea ornata is a stunning tropical foliage plant prized for its dark green leaves adorned with distinct, pinstripe-like pink veins. It is a popular choice for indoor environments requiring high humidity and indirect light.
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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 which can cause leaf burn.
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Water
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; use filtered or distilled water if tap water has high mineral content.
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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 perennial with an upright, spreading form.
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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 consistent humidity levels above 50% to prevent leaf edge browning. Avoid direct sunlight as it can bleach the vibrant striping on the foliage.
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Climate note
Prefers consistent temperatures between 65-80°F; protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 60°F.
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Flower / fruit
Rarely flowers indoors; grown primarily for its decorative, pinstriped foliage.
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 which can cause leaf burn.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer monthly during the active growing season; reduce feeding during winter months.
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Pruning
Regularly remove old or damaged leaves at the base of the stem to encourage healthy new growth.
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Care notes
Maintain consistent humidity levels above 50% to prevent leaf edge browning. Avoid direct sunlight as it can bleach the vibrant striping on 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 perennial with an upright, spreading form.
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Spacing
24-36 inches apart in mixed containers or group plantings.
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
Rarely flowers indoors; grown primarily for its decorative, pinstriped foliage.
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 65-80°F; protect from 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 not waterlogged; use filtered or distilled water if tap water has high mineral content.
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Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix that retains moisture while allowing excess water to escape.
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Soil pH
5.5-6.5
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
Ideally suited for indoor containers; ensure the pot has drainage holes to avoid root rot.
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Family
Marantaceae
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Foliage Look
Dark green, glossy lance-shaped leaves with distinct, symmetrical neon-pink pinstripes.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves must be lance-shaped; pink stripes should appear as delicate, lateral lines; underside of mature leaves is typically deep burgundy.
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Fruit Flower Look
Insignificant or rarely observed in typical indoor settings.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Not applicable; focus strictly on foliage.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain the clumping form; do not depict as vining or trailing.
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Mature Plant Look
A lush, dense clump of upright-facing, striped dark green leaves with a sophisticated tropical aesthetic.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Large, upright clumping habit with broad, lance-shaped, leathery leaves featuring bold, vibrant pink pinstripes and deep purple-maroon undersides.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure the pinstripes are thin, lateral, and strictly defined across the green leaf surface.
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Plant Faqs
How often should I water my Calathea ornata? Keep the soil lightly moist and water when the top inch becomes dry. Why are the edges of my leaves turning brown? This is often due to low humidity or mineral buildup from tap water. Can I keep this plant in a dim corner? It prefers bright, indirect light to maintain its colorful variegation.
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Root Look
Clean, healthy, fibrous white to light tan root system.
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Soil Look
Dark, moist, loose organic potting medium.
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Starter Stage
Appears as a small, rooted plug with 2-4 immature lance-shaped leaves displaying emerging pink striping.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Young, pliable stems with leaves showing subtle, emerging pink patterns; healthy white roots visible.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Calathea Ornata. This is Calathea Ornata, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Calathea Ornata become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor tropical environment you want to create. Focus on the elegant dark green foliage, beautifully defined by delicate pink pinstripes that run across the surface of each leaf. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with quality potting mix, then move it to a larger 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 Pinstripe Calathea Tropical Plants Houseplants Indoor Gardening Foliage Agardeni
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the elegance of Calathea ornata, a classic tropical foliage plant known for its dark leaves and striking pink pinstripes. This guide covers how to incorporate this sophisticated plant into your indoor garden.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Calathea ornata: The Pinstripe Calathea
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