Showy Foliage
Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light)
Average Watering Needs
Mature Height 28-36 Inches
Pet Safe

For stunning foliage, look no further than the Zebrina Calathea or Zebra Plant as it is commonly known. Botanically named Goeppertia zebrina, this Zebrina Calathea displays striking light and dark green foliage in a zebra-like pattern. Bringing an exotic feel to wherever it is grown, this calathea will add interest to any room or office space.

Best Locations For Growing Zebrina Calathea

Classified as non-toxic, Zebrina Calathea is suitable for growing in any room as long as its growing requirements are met. However, with its spectacular and intriguing foliage, you’ll want to place it somewhere it can be appreciated.

Zebrina Calathea Sunlight Requirements

As with most calatheas, Zebrina Calathea grows best when placed in bright, indirect light. Diffused light is ideal, just avoid strong direct light, which can bleach the plant’s beautiful markings.

Zebrina Calathea Care

In order to thrive, this Zebrina Calathea likes to be kept warm and humid. A temperature of 65-75°F is ideal; just don’t place it near any cold drafts, which will cause it to struggle. Preferring high humidity levels, this plant will benefit from being misted often and grown on a layer of wet gravel or pebbles. Dry or dead leaves may occur over time and can be removed by cutting the stem at the base of the plant with clean and sharp snips or scissors.

Watering Zebrina Calathea

Zebrina Calathea prefers to be grown in well-drained soil that is kept consistently moist. It is sensitive to being overwatered and hates to be left sitting in waterlogged soil. Depending on the conditions, a weekly watering will usually suffice during the growing season. In winter its growth slows and watering should be reduced.

Feeding Zebrina Calathea

To help keep its foliage looking healthy, a liquid houseplant fertilizer can be applied every 4-6 weeks from spring until fall.

Zebrina Calathea Information

Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light

Care Requirements: Medium

Watering Requirements: Average - When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.

Pet Friendly: Yes

Kid Friendly: Yes

Air Purifier: Moderate

Habit: Clumping

Growth Rate: Fast

Mature Height: 28-36 inches

Mature Spread: 12-24 inches

Flowering: Yes

Flower Color(s): Purple, White

Flower Shade/Description: Purple or White

Fragrant: No

Foliage Type:

Foliage Color(s): Green

Foliage Description: Stripey Green

Temperature: 65° - 75°F (18° - 24°C)

Humidity: 0.6

Common Name: Zebrina Calathea

Other Name(s): Zebra Plant, Prayer Plant.

Scientific Name: Goeppertia zebrina

Plant Type: House Plant

SKU:: Calathea_Zebrina-HP

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

Zebrina Calathea