Calathea ornata ‘Pinstripe’ | Pet-Friendly Tropical Houseplant

Elegant and graphic, Calathea ornata—commonly called the Pinstripe Calathea—brings rich color and movement to indoor plant collections. Its deep green leaves are detailed with fine pink-to-cream pinstripes and often reveal richly colored purple undersides. As a prayer plant, its foliage may gently raise and lower with changing light throughout the day.

This is a foliage-forward tropical plant for the customer who loves a little extra plant care. Give it warmth, consistent moisture, bright indirect light, and higher humidity to keep those pinstripes looking their best.

Care guide

• Light: Bright, indirect light. Avoid harsh direct sun, which can scorch leaves and fade the striping.
• Water: Keep the mix lightly and consistently moist, but never waterlogged. Water when the top inch begins to feel dry.
• Water quality: Filtered, distilled, or rainwater is preferred, as mineral-heavy tap water may contribute to browned leaf edges.
• Humidity: Enjoys elevated humidity—ideally around 60% or more.
• Temperature: Keep warm and away from drafts, vents, and sudden temperature changes.
• Soil: Use a moisture-retentive but well-draining houseplant mix.
• Pet friendly: Considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
What you will receive
You will receive one healthy Calathea ornata in the selected nursery pot size. Plants are living, individual specimens; leaf count, size, fullness, stripe color, and minor cosmetic variation will differ naturally from listing photos.
Plants ship in their nursery pots unless otherwise stated. Some minor leaf blemishes or temporary travel stress can occur during transit, especially with humidity-loving foliage plants.