Calathea ornata

Planterina

Calathea is a large genus of leafy tropical plants found growing in the damp, swampy forest floors of the Americas. They’re characterised by their beautiful foliage, often looking as though someone has painted their leaves – and our plant of the month, Calathea Ornata (pin stripe calathea), certainly has that look about it! It’s soft pink stripes against the dark green leaves and a deep purple underside make them a hugely popular choice for us to keep in our homes. Calathea as a whole are…

7 Calathea Plants That Make the Best Houseplants

We are showing these 4"/6" Fully grown Calathea Whitestar, we have only limited amount at this point and this our Top 3 Calathea collections. This Calatha Whitestar has fully grown rooted, ready for report into a 6" or a 8" pot size. It shows decorative light pinkish to white stripe on leaves, it almost identical to Calathea Vittata or almost similar to Calathea Ornata pink stripe. But a much more prettier plant. These Calathea Whitestar's leaves show off the attractive value of the…

Yes, you actually buy your new favorite houseplant online.

There's no doubt that plants are good for you. Most scientific research agrees that being near green spaces can improve mental health, and gardening can act as a stress reliever. But it can be hard to get your green thumb on, especially if you're worried about your pet chowing down on a houseplant that might hurt them. We spoke to Erin Marino from The Sill, to find out more about pet-friendly houseplants and get her suggestions.

The lovely Calathea Ornata has beautifully striped leaves. Read our care guide to help these interesting and sensitive plants thrive.