Botanical name: Calathea ornata
Common name: Pinstripe calathea
Why we love this plant
Calathea ornata has distinctive painterly pink stripes. Typically found in the tropics, Calatheas will thrive in more humid environments. As well as being beautiful, Calathea are great air purifiers and each has a 'praying' movement as light levels change. Calathea are non-toxic.
Plant care: Calathea ornata
Light
Your Calathea can tolerate moderate-shade but will appreciate bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun.
Water
Keep your Calathea’s soil a little damp, ensuring good drainage.
Humidity
Your Calathea is a humidity lover, mist your plant to keep it happy or situate in a steamy room like the bathroom.
Seasonal
During warmer months, houseplants are actively growing and will appreciate regular plant food. During colder months, a plants growth rate slows down and so they often need less water.