Goeppertia zebrina (Calathea)
Calathea Zebrina
Botanical names: Goeppertia zebrina, Calathea zebrina
Common name: Calathea
Family: Marantaceae
Origin: Central America, El Salvador to Panama
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Hardiness: 50°F
Mostly grown in gardens for the handsomely patterned foliage. Calathea prefers moist, shady, jungle-like conditions in a garden and is also often grown as potted specimens. When it is used as a house plant, the leaves should be sprayed with water several times a week. Propagation is by root division. Water with soft water. Keep uniform high humidity and temperature.
Learn more about this plant:
Calathea Zebrina: Nature's Zebra Striped Star
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Calathea Zebrina
This charismatic plant is like a piece of living art for your home! The Calathea Zebrina isn't just a houseplant; it's a conversation starter and a slice of jungle magic right in your living room.
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This variety has velvety patterned ovate leaves which are light green in color with darker green stripes, like Zebra stripes. The underside of the leaves are purple and not always visible because leaves grow horizontally (although some will curve or grow more upright).
Learn more about this plant:
Calathea Zebrina: Nature's Zebra Striped Star
How to grow Calathea indoors.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Learn more about this plant:
Calathea Zebrina: Nature's Zebra Striped Star
How to grow Calathea indoors.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot, large plant
4 Plants in stock
$29.95