Calathea Zebrina 14cm

🌿 Calathea zebrina Care Guide

Calathea zebrina, also known as the Zebra Plant, is all about bold patterns — velvety green leaves marked with striking dark stripes that resemble zebra markings. Elegant, eye-catching, and full of movement, this tropical beauty brings instant rainforest vibes to any indoor space. 🌿✨

☀️ Light

• Thrives in medium to bright, indirect light
• Avoid direct sunlight — leaves can fade, curl, or scorch
• Tolerates lower light conditions better than many houseplants
• Bright filtered light encourages the strongest leaf patterns

💧 Water

• Keep soil consistently lightly moist, but never soggy
• Water when the top layer of soil begins to dry
• Avoid allowing the soil to dry out completely
• Prefers filtered, rainwater, or low-mineral water where possible

🌫️ Humidity

• Prefers high humidity (60–80%)
• Higher humidity helps prevent crispy leaf edges
• Thrives in bathrooms, kitchens, or grouped with other tropical plants
• Keep away from radiators, air conditioning, and cold draughts

🍽️ Feeding

• Feed every 4–6 weeks during active growth
• Use a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength
• Reduce feeding during autumn and winter

🌱 Quick Tips

• Leaves naturally raise and lower throughout the day and night
• Stable temperatures help prevent leaf curling and browning
• Remove damaged foliage to encourage healthy new growth
• Wipe leaves gently to keep their velvety appearance looking its best

💡 Big Plant Lad Wisdom

Zebrina is proof that nature has better designers than we do. Those velvet leaves and bold stripes make it look like a living piece of artwork. 🌿✨