Plant Care Calathea 'Zebra Plant'

Calathea 'Zebra Plant'

About Calathea 'Zebra Plant'

Many of the houseplants we used to know as Calatheas now belong to the genus Goeppertia (say that three times fast). These plants have delightfully patterned leaves that come in all sorts of colors and shapes! Commonly known as prayer plants, the leaves of some species fold up at night through a process called nyctinasty meaning night movement! 😴

Taxonomy

Goeppertia concinna
Goeppertia
Marantaceae
Zingiberales

Also known as

Calathea Leopardinia

How to care for Calathea 'Zebra Plant'

💦 Water

How often to water your Calathea 'Zebra Plant'

Water needs for Calathea 'Zebra Plant'
0.5 cups
every 9

Calathea 'Zebra Plant' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Calathea 'Zebra Plant'

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Calathea 'Zebra Plant' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Calathea 'Zebra Plant': 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Calathea 'Zebra Plant' may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Calathea 'Zebra Plant' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Calathea 'Zebra Plant'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Calathea 'Zebra Plant': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Calathea 'Zebra Plant' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Calathea 'Zebra Plant' prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calathea 'Zebra Plant' Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Calathea 'Zebra Plant' may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Calathea 'Zebra Plant' Light Requirements →

Calathea 'Zebra Plant' Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Calathea 'Zebra Plant' is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Calathea 'Zebra Plant' Edible? →

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💨 Humidity

Calathea 'Zebra Plant' prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Calathea 'Zebra Plant' Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Calathea 'Zebra Plant' is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Best Soil Mix for Calathea 'Zebra Plant' →

Best Pots for Calathea 'Zebra Plant' →

When and How to Successfully Repot Calathea 'Zebra Plant' →

What Are Healthy Calathea 'Zebra Plant' Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Calathea 'Zebra Plant' should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

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🌎 Native Region

Calathea 'Zebra Plant' is native to Tropical Americas.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Calathea 'Zebra Plant', since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Calathea 'Zebra Plant'

Calathea 'Zebra Plant'

Calathea 'Zebra Plant'


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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