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Goeppertia majestica

Pinstripe calathea

A large, pink- or white-striped prayer plant from the lowland rainforests of the western Amazon and north-western South America. Much of what is sold as 'Calathea ornata' is actually this species or G. sanderiana. It is a warm, humid understory plant that wants shade, steady moisture and soft water.

At home, aim for

Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry

Light ShadeDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

No rest periodGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

A terrestrial herb of the lowland rainforest understory, including forest edges, clearings and riverbanks, where the soil stays moist and rich in humus. Its long petioles hold broad leaves up to catch light under the canopy. The pink or white stripes on the leaves fade as they age.

GBIF records span 85–870 m (median 235 m, 37 records with elevation): a lowland species.

ColombiaEcuadorPeruBoliviaBrazil NorthGuyana

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates

✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it

✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light

✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it

✓ Substrate and airflow

✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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