Pinstripe Calathea
4.1 out of 5 (121 experiences)
Browns easily
Large, lush leaves
About Pinstripe Calathea
Many of the houseplants we used to know as Calatheas now belong to the genus Goeppertia (say that three times fast). These plants have delightfully patterned leaves that come in all sorts of colors and shapes! Commonly known as prayer plants, the leaves of some species fold up at night through a process called nyctinasty meaning night movement! 😴
Taxonomy
Goeppertia ornata
Goeppertia
Marantaceae
Zingiberales
Also known as
Calathea ornata
How to care for Pinstripe Calathea
How often to water your Pinstripe Calathea
every 9
Pinstripe 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
Finding light for Pinstripe Calathea in your home
a window
Pinstripe 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.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Pinstripe Calathea in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Pinstripe 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 Pinstripe Calathea after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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I just got my plant and I noticed that the leaves are curling. Is that normal? #PinstripePlant
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Remember me repotting my huge and severly rootbound Pinstripe? https:// Well now we have proof she is happy 🥳 #newgrowth A teeny tiny new growth-node 😄 (Yes it is still Christmas in my house😅 #procrastinating ) #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #thewateringhole #calathea #calatheacrew #calatheacorner #pinstripeplant #pinstripecalathea #goeppertia #freshleaffriday
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Remember me repotting my huge and severly rootbound Pinstripe? https:// Well now we have proof she is happy 🥳 #newgrowth A teeny tiny new growth-node 😄 (Yes it is still Christmas in my house😅 #procrastinating ) #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #thewateringhole #calathea #calatheacrew #calatheacorner #pinstripeplant #pinstripecalathea #goeppertia #freshleaffriday
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Remember me repotting my huge and severly rootbound Pinstripe? https:// Well now we have proof she is happy 🥳 #newgrowth A teeny tiny new growth-node 😄 (Yes it is still Christmas in my house😅 #procrastinating ) #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #thewateringhole #calathea #calatheacrew #calatheacorner #pinstripeplant #pinstripecalathea #goeppertia #freshleaffriday
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Dun dun DUN. Happy Saturday (or Sunday) everyone!☀️ Repotting day is finally here for my huge pinstripe calathea. (Or night, as it is 2.30 am here rn🙈). And girl, holy shmoly MACARONI🤣🤣🪴 I knew she was rootbound, but.. like.. how were you happy in there??🤣 Crossing fingers she will be happy in her new home too🤞🤞 Also, she has a new leaf coming in, I didn't even notice. I usually try to repot when they are dormant to not damage new leaves 🙈 Fingers crossed everyone🤞🤞 #thewateringhole #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #newgrowth #repotoclock #rootporn #calatheacrew #calatheacorner #calathea #goeppertia #pinstripeplant #adhdplantlovers
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What is happening to my leaves? What should I do? #PinstripePlant
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My plant is dying we cut of some leaves to help but it keeps on dying. I’m pretty new to taking care of plants. I just put her back on a grow light today. #PinstripePlant
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Curling leaves and no longer upright #PinstripePlant
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Dying lower leaves My plant has a few small leaves at the lower level that are sagging and wrinkled. #pinstripeplant
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Some leaves have turned yellow and some have died. What causes this and how would I best fix this problem? It was vibrant when I first purchased it. #PinstripePlant
Care Summary for Pinstripe Calathea
Pinstripe 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.
What other plant parents say
Browns easily 52
Large, lush leaves 51
Survivor 31
Fast grower 26
Pest magnet 14
Blooms easily 8
Easy to propagate 2
11/29/2021
This plant is so needy and is not at all hardy. I was lured in by its beauty and am now very put off by how quickly it died after a small spider mite infestation. Even when fully healthy, it browned easily and lost its prayer motion quickly, and constantly wanted attention.
Browns easily
Pest magnet
08/30/2021
This is the sweetest looking plant with the lovely pink stripes across the deep green leaves. This plant is low light tolerant and forgiving. It’s leaves don’t close/drop as severely as other prayer plants so you can enjoy the pretty pink details of this plant all the time. If you want to bring a little color to your houseplant family, this is a great choice.
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Survivor