Pin-Stripe Calathea (Calathea ornata Sanderiana) – Indoor House Plants

Pin-Stripe Calathea (Calathea ornata Sanderiana) is an ornamental foliage, indoor plant. Calathea sanderiana has large, elliptical, glossy and leathery leaves that are dark or olive green above and particularly patterned with a feathered or fish-bone design of distinct white lines, occasionally with pink overtones. The pink tint tends to fade as the plant matures. The underside of each leaf is maroon or plum red. It is very perfect as a container plant, located indoors as a houseplant in homes or offices, and outside in the garden, patio, and deck.

Scientific Name: Calathea ornata Sanderiana
Synonyms: Calathea sanderiana, Calathea majestica, Calathea regalis.
Common Name: Pin-Stripe Calathea, Calathea Broad Leaf, Striped Calathea, Pin-stripe Plant.

How to grow and maintain Pin-Stripe Calathea (Calathea ornata Sanderiana):

Light:
Calathea does well in most conditions but does not like direct sunlight, this will fade the beautiful marking on the leaves.

Soil:
Pin-Stripe Calathea plants flourish in a peat-based potting mix will be required. 2 parts peat and 1 part perlite is one mixture that will be fine.

Temperature:
Its ideal temperature is between 65 – 75°F (18-23°C). Don’t let the temperature drop below 60°F (15.5°C).

Water:
These plants require a lot of water during the growing season. You may cut the watering down during the winter but keep the plant properly watered. You may allow for the top level of soil to dry out during winter, which is something you should not let happen during the growing season.

Fertilizer:
Fertilize your Calathea on a regular basis by using a half-strength solution of liquid fertilizer throughout the whole growing season. When winter comes, stop fertilizing.

Re-potting:
Re-pot your plant once every 2 years during spring. Only replace the pot if the plant has outgrown the present container.

Propagation:
Pin-Stripe Calathea plants are propagated using the division method. Divide clumps of leaf stalks and leaves with roots when it’s re-potting time. To encourage new growth cover the plant and pot with polythene then once new growth appears to remove the polythene.

Pests and Diseases:
There are numerous pests that are known to attack these plants, such as mites, caterpillars, and mealybugs. Make sure to have some pest control ready and observe your plant regularly to notice any potential pest problem. You should always make sure to treat any pest infestation as soon as it shows up.