Calathea zebrina (Zebra Plant) Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Calathea zebrina, commonly known as the Zebra Plant, is native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil. Its leaves are dark green with dark green stripes, making this plant unique. This plant is perfect for beginners to start gardening, as it is easy to care for. Calathea zebrina is also received the Royal Horticultural Society Award for gardening excellence.
Common Name |
Zebra Plant
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Calathea zebrina
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Genus
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Goeppertia
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Family
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Marantaceae
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Order
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Zingiberales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Calathea zebrina (Zebra Plant) Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Calathea zebrina (Zebra Plant).
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Calathea zebrina (Zebra Plant) needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Calathea zebrina (Zebra Plant) needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Calathea zebrina (Zebra Plant) Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Calathea zebrina (Zebra Plant) to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Calathea zebrina (Zebra Plant) to thrive is between 50% and 60%. |
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Calathea zebrina (Zebra Plant) Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Calathea zebrina (Zebra Plant). |
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Suitability in pots |
4L
Calathea zebrina (Zebra Plant) plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 4L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Calathea zebrina (Zebra Plant) Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Calathea zebrina (Zebra Plant) plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Calathea zebrina (Zebra Plant) toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Formal Garden
Modern Garden
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Calathea zebrina (Zebra Plant) Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Calathea zebrina (Zebra Plant), when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Calathea zebrina (Zebra Plant) Native Region |
Find out where the Calathea zebrina (Zebra Plant) plant originated. |
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Country |
South America
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Specific Location
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Grows in tropical areas such as Brazil. |
