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Calathea Ornata 'Pinstripe' Prayer Plant

Ed's Plant Shop  |  SKU: EDS00000448

Size

Calathea Ornata 'Pinstripe' Prayer Plant - 4" Nursery Pot is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.

$19.99
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Description

Meet the Calathea Pinstripe: Nature’s Striped Masterpiece

Elevate your indoor jungle with the elegant Calathea Ornata ‘Pinstripe’—a tropical showstopper loved for its dark green leaves painted with delicate pink and white pinstripes. Known as one of the most striking members of the Prayer Plant family, this species brings both color and movement to your home. By day, its broad leaves open wide to absorb light; by night, they fold gracefully in a “prayer” motion, adding a dynamic, living rhythm to your décor.


Calathea Pinstripe Plant Profile

  • Botanical Name: Calathea Ornata
  • Common Names: Pinstripe Calathea, Striped Calathea, Prayer Plant
  • Family: Marantaceae
  • Native Range: Tropical rainforests of Colombia & Venezuela
  • Growth Habit: Upright and bushy, typically reaching 1–2 ft tall indoors
  • Toxicity: Non-toxic to pets and people — a safe pick for cat and dog owners!

How to Care for Calathea Ornata

  • Light: Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can fade the pinstripes.
  • Water: Keep the soil evenly moist—never soggy. Allow the top inch to dry before rewatering. Prefers filtered or distilled water.
  • Humidity: Loves high humidity (60%+). Mist regularly or use a humidifier to maintain tropical conditions.
  • Temperature: Keep between 65–85°F. Protect from cold drafts and sudden temperature changes.
  • Soil: Use a light, airy mix rich in peat or coco coir. A well-draining potting mix prevents root rot.
  • Feeding: Fertilize every 2–4 weeks during spring and summer with a diluted, balanced liquid fertilizer.
  • Propagation: Divide the root clump during repotting every 1–2 years for healthy new growth.
  • Pruning: Trim any brown or yellow leaves to keep your plant looking lush and vibrant.

Fun Facts & Origins

🌿 Prayer Motion: The Calathea Pinstripe earns its nickname “Prayer Plant” from its nightly leaf movements—a natural rhythm known as nyctinasty.

🌎 Rainforest Native: Originating from humid South American jungles, its pinstriped leaves evolved to attract light in shaded environments—making it ideal for indoor living.


Expert Tips from Ed’s Plant Shop

  • Bottom watering helps keep delicate leaves dry and prevents fungal issues. Learn more in our Bottom Watering Guide.
  • Wipe the leaves occasionally with a damp cloth to keep them glossy and dust-free.
  • For more in-depth care, explore our Advanced Calathea Care Guide.

Pair It With

Complement your Calathea’s tropical elegance with one of our ceramic planters or plant care essentials for a complete setup. These pair beautifully with the Pinstripe’s bold foliage and help maintain ideal humidity levels indoors.

Bring home the Calathea Pinstripe—a plant that moves with the rhythm of nature and transforms your home into a lush sanctuary. 🌱

Frequently Asked Questions

Shipping

How do you ship your plants?

We carefully package each plant with love by hand right from our shop in Brooklyn. Extra steps are taken to ensure that every leaf arrives in pristine shape by using polyfill and encapsulating the plant in a protective paper sleeve. The soil is also hydrated before shipping so that the plant has plenty of water for it's travel to your doorstep. We offer several shipping speeds, so please choose the one that you feel comfortable with depending on your location. 

Will my plant look like the one on the website?

Awesome question, we're glad you asked. Given the nature of our plant shop, we're constantly moving plants in and out of the shop, making it difficult and borderline impossible to keep an exact picture of each plant. In addition to the constantly rotating crop, we often grow in batches of 6, 12, or sometimes more! With this quantity we are unable to take a photo of each and every plant. The photos that we attach to each product listing is going to be of a plant that represents the average size and fullness of that set of plants. Some may be slightly larger or smaller, but in general, similar.

Do you include heat packs with your plants?

We offer Heat Packs for sale separately from the plants in 40, 60 and 72 hour increments. Please add a heat pack or two to your order if you live in an area where your order may be affected during transit by cold temperatures. We are not responsible for orders that are placed and damage is incurred to the plant if a heat pack is not purchased.

Which heat pack should I choose?

Heat packs come in three different increments, so please choose the appropriate hour increment depending on the speed of shipping that you choose during checkout. For example, if you choose a cheaper shipping option that will take longer, please select the 72 hour heat pack. If you've chosen a shorter method of shipping, the 40 or 60 hour increment would work! We like to encourage our customers to always get more than you need, just to be on the safe side!

How long will it take to receive my order?

Standard shipping normally takes 3-5 days. Next day shipping is available on all domestic orders (for an additional charge). International shipping times depend on the products and destination (estimated at checkout).

Do you offer express shipping?

All orders are shipped 5-8 business days from the date it is placed. Please note that as a small plant shop, we do everything in our power to get orders out as fast as we can in the order that they come in. If you have circumstances that require expedited fulfillment, please connect with you and we can potentially offer options. 

What countries do you ship to?

We ship our selection of rare, healthy, and unique houseplants all across the United States including California. At this time, due to customs and agricultural limitations, we are unable to ship plants internationally from the United States.

Returns and Refunds

How do I return a product?

Items must be returned within 30 days after receiving your order. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received, be unworn/unused, have any tags still attached, and include all the original packaging.

How long will it take to receive my refund?

Refunds are processed within 7 days from when we receive the item(s).

What should I do if my plant arrives in poor shape? 

In the extremely unlikely event that your plant arrives in less than perfect condition, you're covered by our 15-day plant health guarantee. Simply snap a photo of your plant and send it over to us. We'll happily take a peek and offer suggestions on how to perk it back up, offer a store credit, or send a replacement. We like to make it as easy as possible!

Can I return or exchange a plant?

At this time, we do not accept returns on plants. In extreme circumstances where a return of a plant is necessary, the customer is responsible for the return shipping and a refund will only be issued if the plant arrives back to us in living condition.