Calathea Zebrina

Description

Calathea zebrina earns it common name Zebra Plant due to the striking light green and velvety leaves with purple undersides and dark green stripes. This species is fairly undemanding and suitable for growing indoors if enough light and humidity is provided, and the correct temperature conditions given. They do well in a bright bathroom.

Growth Spread	60 cm - size varies according to growing conditions.
Growth Height	1 meter - size varies according to growing conditions. Most Calathea species can actually shoot up rather quickly when their needs are met, reaching their mature height of roughly 1 Meters within a year.
Water Requirements	Keep moist, but avoid over-watering. Never have soil dry out. Needs humid conditions. Mist leaves regularly.
Frost Sensitive	Yes
Flowering Period	Not grown for flowers.
Light Requirements	Bright indirect light or filtered light to partial shade.
Soil Requirements	Well drained compost rich soil. Prefer slightly Acidic soil with ph5.7-6.2.