Pinstripe Calathea

Pinstripe Calathea can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Pinstripe Calathea →

Common Pinstripe Calathea Problems →

Pinstripe Calathea prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Pinstripe Calathea Water Frequency →

Pinstripe Calathea Root Rot →

Pinstripe Calathea may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Pinstripe Calathea Light Requirements →

Pinstripe Calathea Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Pinstripe Calathea is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Pinstripe Calathea Toxicity to Humans →

Pinstripe Calathea prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Pinstripe Calathea Humidity Needs →

Pinstripe Calathea is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Best Soil Mix for Pinstripe Calathea →

When and How to Successfully Repot Pinstripe Calathea →

Pinstripe Calathea should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Pinstripe Calathea →

Pinstripe Calathea is native to Tropical Americas.

Yes, you may see your Pinstripe Calathea bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Pinstripe Calathea is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

How and When to Prune Pinstripe Calathea →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Pinstripe Calathea can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 11a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Pinstripe Calathea Temperature Tolerance →

Pinstripe Calathea can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

• Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
• If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
• Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
• Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Pinstripe Calathea →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Pinstripe Calathea, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Pinstripe Calathea →
• Drooping Pinstripe Calathea Leaves →
• Pinstripe Calathea Dropping Leaves →
• Pinstripe Calathea Mushy Leaves →
• Brown Spots on Pinstripe Calathea →
• Pinstripe Calathea Leaves Falling Over →
• Pinstripe Calathea Root Rot →