Calathea Ornata: Addy's Tips for Beginners (Pinstripe Calathea)

In this video, I share my experience with my Calathea Ornata, or the Pinstripe Calathea, and list some of its basic care requirements including information about water, soil types, and light needs, along with a few additional tips.
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[@marceline7914]

i am currently nursing my partners calathea back to health. It was underwatered and didnt get enough sun. Hes looking so much better though and is even putting out new leaves after pruning! ♡

[@1628Scarlet]

👏 Fantastic video and beautiful Calathea! I love watching/listening to videos of particular plants by someone who has a mature plant that they've cared for, for some time. Not just a newbie straight from the store. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us! 😍

[@dp_carib]

Saved one from the supermarket, now it’s my fav 😊

[@elliottravis7386]

I just bought an Ornata last night and this video has been extremely helpful. I also love your voice. It's very relaxing. I will be subscribing.

[@soggy.cereal]

Thank you so much, I just bought one yesterday and I was afraid that I’ll not know how to take care of it, thank you this video really helped :)

[@PlantsaremyTherapy]

I bought this plant beau set of the pink pinstripes - I'm into pink lately. 🌸

[@--Paws--]

It really folds its leaves and move towards the light, I thought I was going crazy.

[@vistazo9]

Thanks a lot , your tone of voice,pace really çaptures everyone's attention, either you are a college professor or a motivational speaker 😊, great detailed advice !

[@Still_I_Ride]

Oh no. Just bought one yesterday because it was so gorgeous. I'm new to plant care and now I'm stressed out about caring for it.

[@scraphreek]

I love the sound of your voice and the calm way you speak about this lovely plant. I'd like to see a video on how to propagate this beaute. New subscriber btw.

[@Daisy_1557]

I do have that same plant AKA pin stripe Calathea an she is beautiful. I was fortunate to had found her at Lowe’s for $9.98. My Calathea medallion, Calathea makoyana was purchased at a nursery near me. I do love the Calatheas ,but I do agree they are not for beginners. Love your videos I’ll keep watching. 🌱🌱

[@tarajoseph2860]

Thankyou so much for this video. Mine is not doing well at all. I think I will repot it without any fertiliser and a freely draining mix. And yes, distilled water or rain water.

[@susanlwright6531]

Love your cool, calm voice.

[@karenb136]

Thanks for the video. I just got one of these and it is so pretty. Hope I can make it happy.

[@serendipitysisters84]

Thank you so much for making this!! 🎉 💕 🌱

[@ethershroud]

I bought a small Ornata maybe 3 or 4 weeks ago so this video is very helpful for me. I bought this plant because it was beautiful, but it is a handful to take care of. I hope it will grow up healthy, but I did buy it at the wrong time. It's winter and dry in my apartment, so I've been cranking up my humidifier and running almost all the time...just for this plant!

[@paolapar]

Omg! I just became a plant mom lol and this plant is already on my wish list, but since I keep hearing it’s a high maintenance diva, I think I’m going to wait to get one for now.

[@Womynxx]

Great info about this gorgeous plant. I just got an ornata, a makoyana, and a white fusion. I've fallen in love with maranta and calathea plants. I have collected 6 since this past spring. I've only killed and replaced one and almost killed another lol. I think I need just a little more humidity but all are well at the moment. :)

[@Ms2cents]

Actually yours has not reached its full height and maturity. The get to about 2 ft tall and you will know that it matures when the pinstripes turns white. It’s turns from pink to white as it gets older. Mine fairs well in medium light. When it receives too much light, the leaves gets lighter (paler). It does well in an east facing window with a sheer curtain. It’s also likes a lot of humidity and you’re right, it is sensitive to the water. Like you, I use distilled water as well. I run my humidifier everyday specially in winter because the leaves edges get crispy brown tips. I also mist it at least 2-3x a day. I agree with some of the viewers that it is not for beginners because it can be fuzzy. I have 5 different calathea and I use a hygrometer to check the humidity and temperature and I use a moisture meter. I haven’t had to fertilize mine yet and it’s still putting up leaves. I’ll probably do so this spring when I repot it. It likes moist soil so I if I noticed that it’s close to getting dry (that’s when the moisture meter comes in handy,) I water it. Once you get the hang of taking care of it, it becomes addictive and you want to collect different types of calatheas. It’s worth it because they are so beautiful and unique looking!

[@vintageintentions]

That Was a pretty awesome video. I have been struggling with mine but I believe it is due to the pot is in. Can't wait for mine to look like yours! 😍🌿