Calathea Zebrina《绿背天鹅绒竹芋》

🌿 Why You’ll Love Calathea zebrina:

• Striking striped leaves with a velvety touch

• Beautiful contrast of bright green and deep purple

• Non-toxic and safe for pets

• Naturally purifies the air

• Responsive leaves that gently move throughout the day

🌿 Calathea zebrina – Care Tips

Also called the Zebra Plant, Calathea zebrina is a striking houseplant known for its velvety, bright green leaves with bold, dark green zebra-like stripes and deep purple undersides. It’s a favorite for adding texture and tropical flair to indoor spaces.

☀️ Light

• Prefers bright, indirect light

• Can tolerate medium to low light

• Avoid direct sunlight – it can scorch leaves

💧 Watering

• Water when the top 2–3 cm (1 inch) of soil is dry

• Keep soil consistently moist, not soggy

• Use filtered, distilled, or rainwater to prevent tip burn

🌡️ Humidity & Temperature

• Needs high humidity (above 50%) – mist often or use a humidifier

• Ideal temperature: 18–26°C (65–78°F)

• Avoid cold drafts and dry air

🌱 Soil & Potting

• Use well-draining, peat-based soil mixed with perlite or coco coir

• Pot should have good drainage

• Repot every 1–2 years or when rootbound

🍃 Fertilizer

• Feed monthly during spring and summer

• Use a balanced, diluted liquid houseplant fertilizer

• Pause feeding during dormant winter months

✂️ Maintenance

• Prune damaged or yellow leaves as needed

• Clean leaves gently with a damp cloth to remove dust

• Propagate by division when repotting

✅ Pet-Friendly

• Calathea zebrina is non-toxic to cats and dogs 🐾

Calathea zebrina brings a bold yet calming presence to your plant collection—perfect for creating a vibrant, tropical vibe indoors.