Calathea Ornata — Peacock plant with pink stripes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do Calathea leaves fold up in the evening? It’s a natural phenomenon called nyctinasty — the leaves rise and fold each evening to reveal their deep purple underside, then unfold horizontally in the morning in response to light.
Is Calathea Ornata toxic to cats and dogs? No, Calathea Ornata is non-toxic to cats, dogs, and children — it’s one of the safest houseplants for homes with pets.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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🌿 Dark green foliage with spectacular pink stripes • 🟣 Elegant purple underside • 🌙 Leaves that fold at night • ☀️ Partial shade to indirect light • 🐾 Non-toxic • 🏙️ 2 sizes available
The Calathea Ornata, or pink-striped peacock plant, is a tropical evergreen plant native to the rainforests of South America (Colombia, Venezuela), prized for its exceptional graphic foliage — dark green streaked with fine bright pink stripes, with an intense purple underside revealed with every leaf movement. Its leaves fold at night and unfold during the day in a natural phenomenon called nyctinasty, creating a living and soothing plant spectacle. Among decorative foliage plants, it is one of the most graphic and elegant varieties.
Non-toxic for cats and dogs, ideal for pet-friendly interiors, it suits partially shaded spaces where few other plants offer such a visual impact.
Which Calathea variety to choose?
The Calathea genus offers a great diversity of patterns and textures in the tropical collection. Here is how to place Calathea Ornata among the main varieties in the catalog:
- Calathea Ornata (this plant) — fine pink stripes on dark green, purple underside. The most graphic and colorful variety for an immediate pink and green visual impact.
- Calathea Majestica 'Princeps' — wider and more contrasting pink stripes, a royal and dense habit. The choice for an even more majestic variant of the pink-green palette.
- Calathea Orbifolia — large round leaves with silver stripes, a very architectural effect. The choice for an XXL size and a softer, brighter palette.
- Calathea Lancifolia 'Insignis' — elongated pointed leaves with dark green spots on a light green background. The choice for a more geometric, less colorful pattern.
- Calathea Makoyana — semi-transparent leaves with complex stained-glass patterns. The choice for the most artistic and delicate foliage in the collection.
- Calathea Warscewiczii — dark green velvety foliage, soft and matte texture. The choice for a tactile and sophisticated presence rather than colorful.
The H75 cm size | Pot Ø19 cm is ideal for dressing a corner of the living room or entrance — at this size, Calathea Ornata develops an impressive architectural form where each striped leaf becomes a natural artwork in its own right.
Exposure & location
Calathea Ornata naturally grows in shaded tropical undergrowth — it is a plant that thrives in indirect light. Direct sunlight quickly burns and fades its characteristic pink stripes. Its ideal place in your home, depending on the brightness of each room, is detailed in our guide to the best plants by room type.
- Exposure: Partial shade or indirect light — never direct sunlight that fades the stripes.
- Ideal location: living room, office, bedroom, bright bathroom — 1 to 2 m from a window.
- Temperature: 18 to 25 °C — without sudden changes or cold drafts.
- Humidity: high (60–70%) — a bright bathroom is the ideal location.
A bright bathroom is the ideal location for Calathea — the natural humidity of the room replicates the conditions of humid tropical undergrowth and maintains the shine of the pink stripes without additional misting.
Watering & care
Calathea is sensitive to lime and dry air — the two main causes of brown edges appearing on its leaves. Rainwater or filtered water is highly recommended. Our complete guide to watering indoor plants details how to keep the substrate slightly moist without ever letting it become soggy or dry out completely.
- Watering: moderate with non-calcareous water — substrate slightly moist, about once a week during the growing season.
- Humidity: mist regularly or place the pot on a tray of wet gravel to maintain 60–70% ambient humidity.
- Fertilizer: liquid fertilizer for green plants, diluted by half, once a month from March to September.
- Cleaning: gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve the brightness of the pink stripes and optimize photosynthesis.
If the leaf edges turn brown, it’s almost always due to hard water or dry air — switch to rainwater and increase ambient humidity before adjusting watering.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
The dark green foliage with pink stripes and the purple underside of the Calathea Ornata create a very sophisticated, colorful graphic focal point — it fits equally well in a contemporary apartment or a calming wellness corner.
- For a highly contrasting pink and silver graphic duo, pair it with the Calathea Orbifolia — the large, round, bright silver leaves of the Orbifolia create a contrast in size, shape, and palette with the elongated dark green leaves striped with pink of the Ornata.
- For a graphic arrangement on a desk or shelf, pair it with the Calathea Lancifolia — both Calatheas have complementary patterns that create a harmonious composition in the same green and purple tones, perfect for a home office space.
- For a lively indoor jungle with contrasting movements, pair it with the Calathea Makoyana — both plants practice nyctinasty, and their leaves fold and unfold simultaneously each day, creating a living plant show.
- To highlight the pink stripes on the pot, a decorative pot in matte black or dark green ceramic creates the most striking contrast with the bright pink stripes — the dark background intensifies the color’s brightness and showcases the foliage’s sophistication.
Observe the Calathea Ornata at the end of the day — its leaves gradually rise to reveal their intense purple underside, a natural and soothing plant spectacle that repeats every evening.
Verdeia tips
- Water only with non-calcareous water: Calathea is very sensitive to lime — brown edges that appear on the leaves are almost always caused by calcareous tap water, not by over- or under-watering. Collect rainwater or let tap water sit for 24 hours before watering to allow chlorine to evaporate.
- Maintain high ambient humidity: mist the leaves two to three times a week in winter when heating dries the air, or place the pot on a tray of gravel with water to create a humid microclimate — as detailed in our article on 10 common mistakes with indoor plants.
- Avoid sudden temperature changes and drafts: Calathea folds its leaves as a sign of stress when exposed to sudden changes — choose a stable location away from poorly insulated windows and air conditioning vents.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Calathea ornata
- Common name: Pink striped peacock plant
- Origin: South America (Colombia, Venezuela)
- Available sizes: H50 cm | Pot Ø14 cm / H75 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
- Adult size: 60 to 80 cm indoors
- Exposure: Partial shade or indirect light — never direct sunlight
- Substrate: rich universal potting soil, slightly moist at all times
- Watering: moderate with non-calcareous water — substrate slightly moist
- Humidity: high (60–70%) — regular misting recommended
- Temperature: 18 to 25 °C — no sudden changes
- Foliage: dark green striped with bright pink, purple underside, nyctinastic
- Toxicity: non-toxic
- Decorative style: Graphic / Tropical / Urban jungle
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The intensity of the pink stripes and the density of the foliage naturally vary depending on the light and ambient humidity.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.