Goeppertia ornata

Common Names

Pinstripe Plant, Pinstripe Calathea, Calathea Pinstripe, Calathea Ornata

Summary

Pinstripe Plant is a tropical evergreen clump-forming perennial native to the forest understory of Colombia and Venezuela, with large dark green leaves bearing pink stripes and purple undersides, leaves are glossy and fold upright at night like hands in prayer, creating a distinctive ornamental foliage display and reaching about 60-90 cm tall and wide, Bright indirect light and high humidity are essential, with temperatures around 18-29°C (65-85°F), Keep soil consistently moist and well-drained in a peat-based or coco coir-based mix with drainage holes, water with distilled or rainwater to prevent tip burn, Fertilize monthly during the growing season and repot every 2-3 years, propagate by division in spring, Suitable for indoor display and, in appropriate climates, shaded outdoor spaces or terrariums, watch for spider mites

Lifecycle

Perennial

Height

1-3.5 feet

Spread

2-3 feet

Hardiness Zones

Zones 11–12

Sunlight Requirements

Ideally partial shade.

Soil Type

Well-draining, moisture-retentive peat-based potting mix

Soil Drainage

Well-draining soil that retains moisture without becoming waterlogged.

Soil pH

Tolerates all pH levels

Bloom Color

Violet, White, Yellow, Pink

Bloom Time

Summer

Foliage Color

Dark green leaves with pink pinstripes and purple undersides.

Fall Foliage Color

Pink

Leaf Lifecycle

Evergreen broadleaf

Growth Rate

Slow growth; typically takes 3–5 years to reach full size (~3 ft across).

Seasons of Interest

Spring and Summer

Propagation Methods

Division