Calathea Zebrena

The Calathea Zebrina stands out due to its almost light green tones, and its dark green stripes on its large leaves. Calathea zebrina earns it common name Zebra Plant due to the striking light green and velvety leaves with purple undersides and having dark green stripes running across them resembling a Zebra. Each leaf can grow over 12 inches tall and mature clumps of this tropical perennial can grow over 2 feet wide and tall. Like many species of Calathea and like its close relative Prayer Plants, Calathea zebrina’s leaves fold at night, adding even more interest to the attractive striped foliage.

When grown indoors as a houseplant, Calathea zebrina rarely blooms. However, when Calathea zebrina does bloom, it forms small, inconspicuous white to purple flowers on upright stalks.

To keep your Calathea zebrina healthy grow in fertile, well-drained soil and keep the soil lightly moist. Fertilize monthly through the growing season, situate in bright, filtered light where temperatures range between 65°F to 75°F and create humidity of >60% ideally. High humidity is very important to keep foliage looking well.