Being an evergreen plant native to the tropics of South America, it is found in many countries with a tropical climate, such as Thailand. In nature, the Decorated calatea stretches up to 60-65 cm in height and diameter, in room conditions up to 50-55 cm. The leaves of all varieties are dense, glossy, oval in shape with pointed tips. They grow on thin long petioles, reaching 12-20 cm in length and 9-12 cm in width. The main highlight of the plant is the unique coloring of the leaves: light groups of thin stripes on a dark emerald background. The stripes diverge symmetrically from the thick central vein. Their initially pink color becomes white as the plant matures. The inner side of the leaves is red-purple.
Pinstripe Plant Care
Calathea Ornata
What is the plant
The variety Calathea Sanderiana ornata differs from the parent species in a more juicy color and a more rounded shape of the leaf plates.
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Humidity
High
Lighting
Part Sun
Temperature
20°C - 23°C
Hardiness zone
max 6a
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Pinstripe plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn't get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Pruning
By removing overgrown foliage, you will improve airflow to the plant, and light will be better able to penetrate all portions of the plant. This actually leads to a fuller and healthier looking houseplant.
Fertilizer
Liquid fertilizers are applied more frequently, bi-weekly or monthly, for example. Granular products are used less frequently, perhaps once every month or two. Slow-release houseplant fertilizers break down slowly and release their nutrients in small amounts, over a longer period of time. A single application of most of these products lasts for three to four months.
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Sunlight
Sun/Partial Shade.
Soil
Requires a well-drained, loose mixture of potting soil.
Temperature
Pinstripe plant likes warm temperatures between 65-85 F. (18-29 C.)
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Container
Container should provide ample drainage and room for growth.
Additional
Yes. Calathea ornata or pinstripe plant is safe to cats as well as dogs and even humans. Therefore, should you have a cat that loves to graze, there is nothing to worry about, even if they nibble a little bit of the plant.
The pinstripe plant, also known as Calathea ornata is named for the ornate foliage it features. The dark green leaves with pink to whitish stripes create a captivating contrast that pleases the eye.
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