Calathea is a houseplant that really purifies the air, so it is a true eye-catcher in every interior that also makes a contribution to a better and healthier indoor climate. Calathea is also special for another reason: it closes its leaves at night and opens them again in the morning!These gorgeous plants are easy to care for, and we’ve got all the tips you’ll ever need.

How to care for calathea ornata: Place your calathea ornata in bright, indirect light, at temperatures of 65 to 85 °F (18 to 29 °C) and high humidity. Pot in a peat-based potting soil, water regularly to maintain lightly moist soil and fertilize monthly through the growing season.

There are over 300 different types of Calathea plants, with multiple hybrids and commonly cultivated species around the world. These plants traditionally have gorgeous leaves with colorful patterns on the side along with red or purple underside, although this can vary depending on the specific variety and growing location. Often, calathea ornata plants that are cultivated for indoor use have green leaves with violet bottoms.

This is a popular plant with attractive leaves and colors but the plant does not flower very often indoors. However, it is a gorgeous species with dark green and glossy looking leaves (green with pink stripes). This is a plant that has leaves with a pattern (veins) that could be classed as feathered and in some cases it has a pink hue to it.