Calathea Ornata Pinstripe

Plant Size: Single plant| Pot Included

It is a species of perennial plant in the family known as the prayer plants.

Calathea zebra plants are natives of Brazil and their bright green leaves can be boldly striped in white, yellow or pink in a striking feather-like pattern that is sure to catch the eye. The leaf of the Pin-Stripe Calathea grows at the end of long stems.

This is a plant that has leaves with a pattern that could be considered as feathered and in some cases, it has a pink hue to it.

Common Name

Zebra plant, striped, pin-stripe, or pin-stripe Calathea

Maximum Reachable Height

3 to 6 feet

Difficulty Level

Easy

Planting And Care

Wet feet is probably the major cause of failure when growing zebra indoor plants.

A lack of water, however, will cause leaves to curl.

Humidity is the next problem to be conquered when growing zebras indoors.

Plants should be misted several times a week.

Calathea Ornata Pinstripe Care

Sunlight

Diffused light

Watering

Regular small amounts of water during the growing seasons as soon as the surface starts to dry up.

Soil

Holds moisture but is also well draining. A good potting mix consists of one part soil, two parts peat moss and two parts perlite.

Temperature

Temperatures above 55 degrees F (13 degrees C) to survive and temperatures around 70 degrees F (21 degrees C) to thrive.

Fertilizer

Fertilize occasionally with a half-strength solution of liquid fertilizer.

Calathea Ornata Pinstripe Uses

Ornamental Use:

They are showpiece to any indoor garden