Pin-Stripe Calathea
4.1 out of 5 (7 experiences)
Browns easily
Large, lush leaves
Also known as
striped, pin-stripe and pin-stripe calathea
Taxonomy
Calathea ornata
Calathea
Marantaceae
Zingiberales
What other plant parents say
Browns easily 5
Large, lush leaves 3
Fast grower 2
Pet friendly 1
02/12/2021
This is a stunning, but high maintenance plant! I’ve had her for a little over two months, and she has been consistently putting out new leaves. I do not water often, maybe once or twice a month, but…
@Kiersten
New Orleans, LA
02/12/2021
Been about 9 months since that ^ photo was taken and we’re down to 2.5 leaves. She gets the front row seat at the window, she gets lots of humidity, she gets BOTTLED WATER, and all the love in my hea…
02/27/2021
Beautiful leaves with the stripes (and a hint of pink) to give it the pinstripe look. Absolutely stunning! Any Calathea is picky, needs the correct water, humidity and lighting or the leaves brown ea…
@Folkehaus
Monterey, CA
03/06/2021
Keep it humid and semi damp (I heavily mist moss on top to keep moisture in and it’s showing new growth), relatively bright light.
How to care for Pin-Stripe Calathea
Water
How often to water your Pin-Stripe Calathea
every 9
Pin-Stripe Calathea needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Pin-Stripe Calathea in your home
a window
Pin-Stripe Calathea may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Pin-Stripe Calathea
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Pin-Stripe Calathea after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Pin-Stripe Calathea
Pin-Stripe Calathea
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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