Zebra Plant
Scientific Name: Calathea zebrina Sims. (Lindl.)
Synonym: Maranta zebrina
Family: Marantaceae
Calathea zebrina in the New York Botanical Garden greenhouse
Sunset®: 25
USDA: 10b-12
Frost Tolerance: Keep above 50°F (10 °C)
Sun Exposure: Light shade to shade
Origin: Southeastern Brazil
Growth Habits: Clumping, up to 3 feet tall (90 cm)
Watering Needs: Regular water, with perfect drainage. Keep the soil moist.
Propagation: Division
The Zebra Plant is a beautiful plant with velvety leaf tops and purple bottoms.
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