Calathea ornata 'Sanderiana'

Scientific Name: Goeppertia majestica 'Sanderiana'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

10b-12

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Calathea ornata 'Sanderiana' plant details

Calathea ornata 'Sanderiana' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green, pink and variegated foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calathea ornata 'Sanderiana'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: marantaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, pink and variegated
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calathea ornata 'Sanderiana'

USDA Zones: 10b - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Calathea ornata ‘Sanderiana’, or Pinstripe Prayer Plant, is a unique tropical displaying oval, dark olive green leaves and numerous pinstripes in vivid pink. The leaf undersides are reddish maroon, adding even more color! Grows in an upright, clumping habit. The common name Prayer Plant refers to the leaves, which tend to fold in at night and open up in bright daylight. So cool!

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Gardening facts about Calathea ornata 'Sanderiana' plant

How to Grow Calathea ornata 'Sanderiana'

Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant