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    Calathea zebrina

    Also Known As

    • Zebra Plant

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 20"
    • W: 20"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Calathea zebrina plant details

    Calathea zebrina is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with chartreuse, green and variegated foliage. Grows well with bright shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Calathea zebrina

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: marantaceae
    Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, green and variegated
    Mature size: 20 IN wide, 20 IN tall
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Calathea zebrina

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Calathea zebrina, often called Zebra Plant, is an elegant topical displaying bright green, oval leaves, broadly zebra-striped with very dark green. Leaves can get large as plant matures. An upright, clumping habit. Perfect for shaded patio containers. Calatheas grow best in an evenly moist, well-drained soil. Feed with a slow-release fertilizer at planting. Beautiful accent for borders, containers or as houseplants. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE from frost!

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Calathea zebrina plant

    How to Grow Calathea zebrina

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • chartreuse
      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    aka Calathea 'Medallion', Calathea roseopicta 'Medallion', Calathea veitchiana 'Medallion', Rose Painted Calathea

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • bright shade - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Goeppertia 'Medallion' foliage by Jerzy Opioła
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    Calathea lancifolia

    aka Rattlesnake Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 30"

    Width: 12"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Calathea lancifolia foliage by Dinkum
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    Calathea orbifolia

    aka Prayer Plant

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 30"

    Width: 24"

    • bright shade
    • regular
    Photo of Calathea orbifolia foliage by Mokkie
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    Goeppertia roseopicta

    aka Calathea roseopicta, Rose Painted Calathea

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Goeppertia roseopicta foliage by Mokkie
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    Calathea ornata

    aka Pinstripe Calathea

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Calathea ornata foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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