Zebra Calathea gives you no chance to wonder where it gets its name: Its leaves aren’t just a foot or more in length and shaped like elongated diamonds, they’re also marked with alternating stripes of light and dark green in a pattern that does indeed resemble the black and white coat of everyone’s favorite jungle equine.
Indoors: excellent all year round throughout the us super easy to care for - this sturdy plant is wonderfully fun and easy to grow
Outdoors: thrives outdoors anywhere in the US, just bring inside when temperature goes below 50°F. Can be kept in a container or planted in the ground
Sun and water: prefers bright indirect to medium-low light. Keep out of direct sun. Water when top 1” of soil is dry. In spring/summer, water generously. In fall/winter, give smaller amounts to avoid root rot
Natural air-purifying plant: yes - excellent, plants are earth's natural air-purifiers, removing airborne toxins and providing fresh oxygen
Exotic and unique tropical plant - also makes great plant gifts, birthday gifts, anniversary gifts, teacher and appreciation gifts, and Christmas gifts
Great for home, office or garden. Popular among plant collectors and gardeners (beginners to experts) from Seattle to Miami. Makes an excellent gift
Non-Toxic to pets and people
Plant gifts: Zebra Calathea (Goeppertia Zebrina) makes an excellent gift - beautiful and so easy to care for
Zebra Calathea (Goeppertia Zebrina) - Shipping height (including pot and plant)8-10 in.; mature height (not including pot height)24-36 in.; mature width 18-24 in.; shipped in 6 in. Dia pot