Pin-Stripe Calathea
Goeppertia ornata
Pin-Stripe Calathea is a tropical foliage plant admired for its beautifully patterned leaves and elegant upright growth. Its dark green foliage is marked with fine pink or pale stripes, creating a distinctive ornamental appearance. It performs best in warm, humid conditions with bright indirect or filtered light and evenly moist, well-draining soil, making it a beautiful choice for homes, offices and sheltered indoor spaces.
Light
Bright indirect to moderate filtered light
Water
About once a week, keeping the soil lightly and consistently moist
Temperature
65–80°F
About Pin-Stripe Calathea
A striking tropical foliage plant known for its dark green leaves decorated with delicate pink or white pinstripes.
Care Step 1
Place your Pin-Stripe Calathea in bright, indirect or filtered light. Avoid strong direct sunlight, which can scorch or fade its patterned leaves.
Care Step 2
Water when the top layer of soil begins to dry, while keeping the root area lightly and consistently moist. Avoid allowing the plant to dry out completely for extended periods.
Care Step 3
Water thoroughly until excess water drains from the bottom of the pot. Do not allow the plant to sit in standing water, as consistently waterlogged soil can damage the roots.
Care Step 4
Use a loose, well-draining potting mix that retains some moisture without becoming saturated. A container with drainage holes is essential.
Care Step 5
Pin-Stripe Calathea prefers warm conditions and should be protected from cold drafts, sudden temperature changes and prolonged exposure to strong air-conditioning.
Care Step 6
Provide moderate to high humidity where possible. Higher humidity can help the leaves maintain a healthier appearance, particularly in dry indoor environments.
Care Step 7
Feed during the active growing season with a balanced indoor-plant fertilizer according to the product instructions. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Care Step 8
Remove yellow, brown or severely damaged leaves with clean scissors. Trim individual damaged leaves close to the base of the plant while avoiding healthy growth.
Care Step 9
Wipe the leaves gently with a soft, damp cloth when necessary to remove dust. Handle the foliage carefully because the leaves can be delicate.
Care Step 10
Rotate the pot occasionally so that the plant receives balanced light and maintains more even growth.
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