Zebra Plant

Container Growing

Excellent for container growing; ensure the pot has drainage holes and avoid frequent repotting as they prefer to be slightly root-bound.

Family

Marantaceae

Foliage Look

Large, oval, soft-textured, dark-green leaves with vivid light-green stripes.

Foliage Rules

Leaves are elliptical, velvet-textured, and marked with alternating dark and light green stripes in a herringbone-like pattern.

Fruit Flower Look

Rare, inconspicuous, small purple or white flowers near the base.

Fruit Flower Rules

Flowers are rarely seen on starter plants; do not include fruit.

Growth Habit Rules

Should maintain an upright to slightly spreading clumping form; do not depict as a vining or tree-like plant.

Mature Plant Look

A lush, dense mound of large, patterned velvet leaves.

Mature Stage Morphology

Clumping habit with large, elongated, velvet-textured leaves displaying intense light-and-dark green banded variegation.

Morphology Rules

Maintain high visual focus on the leaf pattern and texture; ensure undersides of leaves are a paler, often purplish-tinged green.

Plant Faqs

How much light does a Zebra Plant need? It prefers bright, indirect light away from direct sun exposure. Why are my Zebra Plant leaf tips browning? This is often caused by low humidity; try misting or using a pebble tray. Does the Zebra Plant need special water? Yes, using distilled or filtered water helps prevent sensitivity to minerals found in tap water. How big does a Calathea zebrina get? It typically reaches 2 to 3 feet in height and width when mature.

Root Look

Healthy white to light-tan roots filling the plug structure.

Soil Look

Dark, moist, organic-rich potting medium.

Starter Stage

Small, compact plug with 2-4 developing leaves.

Starter Stage Morphology

Leaves are smaller, more oval, and may show less defined striping than mature foliage.

Video Voiceover Script

Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Zebra Plant. This is Zebra Plant, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this vibrant tropical beauty become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the lush indoor garden you want to create. The defining feature is the stunning velvet foliage, showcasing deep olive-green stripes that create a dramatic, nature-inspired pattern on every leaf. Establish your starter by repotting it into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining potting mix, then move it later to an appropriate final container when it is well-established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.

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Youtube Video Summary

Discover the lush, velvety foliage of the Calathea zebrina, also known as the Zebra Plant. This tropical favorite adds sophisticated texture to indoor spaces and thrives with consistent humidity.

Youtube Video Title

Growing the Calathea zebrina Zebra Plant