Calathea Ornata

Calathea Ornata

Calathea Ornata, often called the pinstripe plant, is a dazzling houseplant admired for its striking dark green leaves adorned with delicate pink or white pinstripe-like markings. This elegant Calathea variety brings refined beauty and eye-catching pattern to any indoor space, making it a favorite for plant lovers who want to add a touch of sophistication to their home or office. Calathea Ornata thrives in medium to bright indirect light and enjoys consistent moisture and humidity, making it an excellent choice for bathrooms, kitchens, or living rooms. As part of the prayer plant family, it also exhibits fascinating leaf movements, folding its stunning foliage upward at night and unfurling it again with the morning light.

At Patuxent Nursery, we proudly offer premium-quality Calathea Ornata plants ready to elevate your indoor décor with their chic, tropical charm. Whether displayed as a tabletop centerpiece, on a plant stand, or as part of a lush houseplant collection, Calathea Ornata adds graceful color, texture, and movement to any room. Best of all, it’s a pet-friendly, non-toxic plant, making it a safe and stylish choice for homes with cats or dogs. Order your Calathea Ornata today from Patuxent Nursery’s online shop for convenient local pickup or delivery, and let our expert team provide you with care tips to keep your pinstripe plant thriving and looking gorgeous all year long!

Care Instructions

Light Requirements: Prefers bright, indirect light but tolerates low to medium light conditions; avoid direct sun to prevent leaf scorch.
Soil Needs: Requires well-draining potting soil; a standard indoor plant mix with added perlite is ideal.
Watering: Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil is dry; do not overwater.
Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity; mist occasionally or place near a humidifier when indoor air is dry.
Fertilizing: Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength.
Pruning: Remove any yellowing or damaged leaves at the base to maintain appearance and encourage healthy growth.
Repotting: Repot every 2–3 years or when roots become crowded to refresh the soil and support continued growth.

Please note: This plant comes in its grower’s nursery pot, ready to place in your favorite decorative pot at home. The pot in the picture is not included.