Goeppertia zebrina (Calathea)
Goeppertia zebrina (Calathea) leaves show distinct dark stripes upon wide, long, oval shaped green foliage.
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
USDA Zone: 11
Cold tolerance: 50°F
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Keep soil moist
Flower color: White and off-white; blue, lavender, purple
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliageMostly 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.
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Goeppertia zebrina (Calathea) plant with long foliage exhibiting distinctive light and dark lime green stripes.
Goeppertia zebrina (Calathea) purple flower cluster emerging from the base near large green leaf.
Goeppertia zebrina (Calathea) purple flower showing layered bracts and small petals on the central spike.
Goeppertia zebrina (Calathea) plant with elongated oval leaves marked by distinct dark green striped markings.
Goeppertia zebrina leaves overlap in layers revealing distinct stripes along the surface
Goeppertia zebrina (Calathea) leaves overlap, showing layered foliage with distinct, alternating bands of color.
Goeppertia zebrina (Calathea) showing green foliage and purple flower cluster near damp soil.
Goeppertia zebrina (Calathea) purple flower blooming above large green foliage near red soil background
Goeppertia zebrina (Calathea) leaves with distinct green and yellow striped colors in a close up
Goeppertia zebrina (Calathea) leaves grow in a cluster with distinct dark green zebra-like velvet stripes.
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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