Calathea Pinstripe

Common Name:
Calathea 'Pinstripe'

Description:
Calathea 'Pinstripe', also known as Calathea ornata, is a striking tropical foliage plant prized for its dark green, lance-shaped leaves that are elegantly striped with fine pink to white lines resembling hand-painted brushstrokes. The undersides of the leaves are a rich burgundy-purple, adding depth and contrast to its appearance. This variety is a favourite among indoor plant enthusiasts for its dramatic, high-contrast foliage and graceful, upright growth habit. Native to South America, Calathea 'Pinstripe' thrives in warm, humid environments and prefers bright, indirect light—making it ideally suited to life indoors in Melbourne. It requires consistently moist, well-drained soil and appreciates higher humidity levels, especially during the drier months. While it rarely flowers indoors, its foliage remains the main attraction, offering year-round visual interest. This plant is well-suited to pots and looks particularly elegant as a feature in living rooms, offices, or grouped with other tropical species.

Form:
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 0.6–0.9 m
Width: 0.5–0.7 m

Aspect:
Part Shade
Indoors / Well lit

Flowering:
Does not flower under Melbourne's weather conditions

Flower Colour:
Does not flower under Melbourne's weather conditions

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Suitable for Indoors
Herbaceous
Perennial
Ornamental Foliage
Pet Friendly (Non-toxic)
Air Purifying
Low Maintenance (with adequate humidity)

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:
Maranta leuconeura (Prayer Plant)
Fittonia (Nerve Plant)
Calathea orbifolia
Peperomia caperata
Phlebodium aureum (Blue Star Fern)
Alocasia 'Polly'