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Zebra Plant (Goeppertia zebrina)

Goeppertia zebrina, the Zebra Plant, is a striking houseplant known for its velvety, dark green leaves with vivid silver stripes.

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Sunlight

Bright, Indirect Light

Watering

Consistent Moisture

Soil

Well-draining potting mix

Temperature

Average to Warm

Fertilizer

During Growing Season

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, Indirect Light

Prefers bright, filtered light. Avoid direct sunlight which can scorch leaves.

Watering

Consistent Moisture

Allow the top soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid standing water.

Soil

Well-draining potting mix

Temperature

Average to Warm

Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature changes.

Fertilizer

During Growing Season

Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Ornamental, Foliage

Plant Place Type

Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.6-0.9 m

Spread

0.3-0.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green, Silver, White, Purple

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

small

Optimal Sunlight Lux

7000

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Synonyms
Calathea binotii (Pynaert) Gentil
Calathea pulchella (Linden ex K.Koch) Körn.
Calathea zebrina (Sims) Lindl.
Endocodon zebrina (Sims) Raf.
Maranta binotii Pynaert
Maranta pulchella Linden ex K.Koch
Maranta tigrina W.Bull
Maranta zebrina Sims
Phrynium bicolor K.Koch
Phrynium pulchellum Linden ex K.Koch
Phrynium zebrinum (Sims) Roscoe
Phyllodes pulchella (Linden ex K.Koch) Kuntze
Phyllodes zebrina (Sims) Kuntze
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderZingiberales
  • familyMarantaceae
  • genusGoeppertia
  • speciesGoeppertia zebrina
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 2/5

Edible

No

Mildly toxic to pets if ingested, causing oral irritation, vomiting, or diarrhea.

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