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Plant Description:

Common Name- Pinstripe plant

Scientific Name- Calathea ornata

Family-Marantaceae

Origin- South America

The Pinstripe Plant, also known as Calathea ornata, is a visually striking houseplant admired for its unique foliage. Its leaves showcase thin, white pinstripes that contrasts beautifully against the dark green background. This tropical plant is valued for its ornamental appeal. Its attractive striped leaves make it a popular choice for adding a touch of elegance and pattern to indoor spaces.

Benefits- Calathea plants are good for air purification, humidity regulation and stress reduction. Calatheas are used as houseplants as it adds aesthetic appeal to the indoor environment.

Growing conditions-

1.Soil- Calatheas like moist loamy  soil  rich in organic matter. A soil mix can be prepared with potting soil, orchid bark, charcoal , perlite and organic compost.

2.Watering-Calatheas like lots of water but they don’t like soggy or waterlogged soil. So always check the plants before watering and try to keep the potting mix moist.

3.Temperature-Pinstripe plants are highly sensitive to cold temperature.  Plants grow well when kept in warm conditions.

4.Humidity-They prefer a humidity level about 50% or above.

5.Light requirements-These plants like filtered sunlight or shade. They generally grows well under the canopy of a tree where the plants get filtered indirect light. Plants are also very sensitive to harsh sunrays.

6.Fertilization-Fertilize the calathea plants with liquid balanced fertilizer at half strength during the spring and summer time. Reduce the frequency during winter months as the growth generally slows down during winter months.

7.Flowering- Pinstripe plants can produce flowers during spring and summer. Flowers are of purple, white or yellow in colour. But in indoors it rarely blooms.

8.Important Diseases-

Browning tips- Leaf tips of calathea starts browning due to lack of water. Water properly to keep the soil moist to get rid of this problem.

Yellowing of leaves- This is due to chlorine and fluoride present in the water which is applied to plants. Try to water the plants with filtered water or rain water or fresh water free from fluoride and chlorine.

9.Important Pests- As calatheas prefer humid environment, they are very much susceptible to fungus gnats. They generally don't harm the plant. Other than this insects like aphids, mealy bugs, spider mites, scale are seen in calatheas. They can easily be removed by using neem oil or insecticidal soaps.

10.Pruning & Maintenance-Calathea plants don't require regular pruning. Only remove the dead, wilted leaves time to time to keep the plant healthy. Try to repot the pinstripe plant every few years when the plants gets root bounded as the plants become weak and unhealthy if they are root bounded for long time.

11.Propagation-Propagation of calatheas can be done through Root division. Always water the plants one day before you want to take root division from the plant. Plant will get enough moisture and it will be easy to divide the root. Calatheas can also be propagated through  seed.