Goeppertia ornata aka Pin Stripe Calathea

With a bit of knowledge and dedication, you can successfully care for Pin Stripe Calathea, making it a rewarding choice for those seeking a moderate challenge.

Pin Stripe Calathea should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Pin Stripe Calathea loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

To ensure optimal growth, the Pin Stripe Calathea prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Pin Stripe Calathea is not known to cause harm to humans or pets.

The Pin Stripe Calathea does not demand additional humidity levels. Water is mostly absorbed by the roots of plants, rather than their leaves, and the best way to provide humidity to your plants is through watering the soil.

Once the Pin Stripe Calathea has doubled in size or after a year has passed, it should be moved to a new pot. By replacing the soil with fresh potting soil containing all the vital nutrients, your plant will receive all the sustenance it needs, negating the requirement for fertilizer. It's important to remember that plants get their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.

The Pin Stripe Calathea displays clumping growth habits, with new shoots arising from the soil close to the parent plant.

Pin Stripe Calathea’s native range is Tropical Americas.

Yes, if you provide your Pin Stripe Calathea with adequate sunlight and water, you can expect it to bloom.