Pinstripe Plant Seeds - Calathea Ornata, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

Pinstripe Plant (Calathea ornata) is a tropical foliage plant with dark green leaves striped in pink and cream, like fine pinstripes. It is a classic indoor plant for warm, humid rooms, adding bold pattern to shelves, desks, and plant collections.

Why choose our seeds?

• Dark green leaves with striking pink striping
• Compact growth well suited to indoor pots
• Best kept indoors in warm, humid rooms

How to grow Pinstripe Plant seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start seeds indoors at any time of year; steady warmth is the key.
• Outdoors: Only suited to year-round outdoor growing in frost-free tropical climates (zones 10-11).

Prepare Your Materials

• Small pots or seed trays with drainage holes
• Light, well-draining peat- or coco-coir-based potting mix
• Clear humidity dome or plastic wrap
• Spray bottle for gentle watering

Sowing the Seeds

• Soak seeds in warm water for 12-24 hours before sowing.
• Sow on the surface and cover very lightly with mix.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light; keep direct sun off seedlings.
• Temperature: 70-80°F (21-27°C).
• Humidity: High humidity - cover with a dome or plastic wrap and ventilate daily.

Germination

• Seeds may sprout in as little as 2-3 weeks but can take up to 2 months.
• Keep the mix evenly moist, never waterlogged.

Transplanting

• Pot up seedlings when they have several leaves and stand about 2 inches tall.
• Handle roots gently and water in after potting.
• Keep warm and humid after transplanting.

Care Tips

• Sun: Bright, indirect light year-round.
• Water: Keep soil consistently moist; avoid letting it dry out fully.
• Fertilizer: Half-strength balanced liquid feed monthly in spring and summer.
• Extra: Keep away from cold drafts and dry air.

Bloom Time:

Calathea rarely flowers indoors; it is grown for its striped foliage.