Calathea or peacock plant
Roll over image to zoom in
| Scientific name | Calathea Zebra Plant |
| Common Name | Calathea , peacock plant, Zebra Plant |
| Watering | Once per week and keep moist |
| Pests | Spider mites, mealybugs, scale and thrips |
| Pet friendliness | Toxic to pets and humans |
| Light | Bright, indirect light |
| Temperature | 18-24 °C |
| Humidity | 50-60% mist if needed |
| Pot requirement | Good drainage and repot every 1-2 years |
| Plant height | Up to 60 cm |
| Potting mix | Potting soil / Red soil / Manure / Perlite |
| Nutrition | Apply manure for first 15 days and NPK for next 15 days |
| Pruning & training | Remove dead and diseased leaves with sterile shears |
| Flower color & season | N/A |
| Description | The Calathea also known by the name ‘Zebra Plant’ نبات زيبرا , ‘Peacock Plant’, or ‘Rattlesnack Plant’ because of its leaf markings. Displaying lush velvety oval shaped leaves, very similar in shape and size as the Rose painted calathea although usually longer and thinner in width. Named zebra plant because of its striped patterned leaves. |
Additional information
| Size | 20-30cm, 30-40cm, 50-60 |
|---|
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.