These are great indoor plants, apt for office spaces as well as households. Their green and white bold prints on leaves have earned it the nick name of cathedral plant, peacock plant, zebra plant and rattlesnake plant.

Calathea ornata, or the pinstripe houseplant, is a striking plant with beautifully veined leaves that can make a striking statement in your home. Like any Calathea, houseplant care can be tricky and extra effort is needed for them to look their best indoors.

The Calathea is an easy-going plant and is generally pest-free. Treat pests as soon as they appear with weekly sprays of a natural pesticide like neem oil and regular wipe-downs of the plant.

Calatheas do not require too much space to grow and can be maintained very easily. They belong to the tropical Marantaceae family of herb plants. Their bright green leaves are a treat to sore eyes.

There are a variety of Calathea plants available and commonly used for indoor planting purposes. Some of them are,

Lancifolia
Roseopicta
Orbifolia
Rufibarba
Ornata
Makoyana

You can also make them into a wall of Calathea plants to make your living space come alive.

Instructions for growing Calathea plant indoors:

Light:They do not light bright sunlight, like other indoor plants. Exposing them to indirect sunlight helps Calatheas grow well. Direct sunlight will make them lose their texture and colour.

Water: It is best to only dampen the soil or keep it moist with little water rather than completely drying up its roots. Make the soil soggy and you have a high chance of losing your gorgeous indoor beauty!

Temperature: Most indoor plants are tropical plants and do well with moderate to humid weather conditions. A drop in temperature will see its leave curl up, giving them little hope for revival.