Calathea, Zebra Plant
Calathea sp.
Interior Potted Plants
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
Calathea sp. Photo Gallery
Calathea sp. Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Calathea sp. |
| Common Name: | calathea zebra plant |
| Family: | Marantaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | interior pot plant |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | upright, spreading |
| Height: | 2 feet |
| Spread: | 2 feet |
| Foliage: | foliage has pink stripes making a feather pattern on the top large, rounded leaves on short stalks which arise from the crown mature leaves arch gracefully |
| Flower: | white |
| Environment | |
| Light Requirement: | medium exposure |
| Water: | medium water requirement |
| Soil: | keep soil slightly damp |
| Heat Tolerance: | medium heat tolerance |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | high humidity prevents brown margins |
TTU Plant Resources
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Address
Texas Tech University, Department of Plant and Soil Science, Box 42122, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.2838 -
Email
Melanie.Jackson@ttu.edu