Calathea Zebrina Zebra Indoor Plant

The Calathea zebrina (often called the zebra plant) is loved for its bold striped leaves—but it’s also a bit picky. If you get the basics right, though, it can thrive indoors 🌿

🌱 Light

• Prefers bright, indirect light
• Avoid direct sunlight → it can scorch the leaves
• Too little light → faded stripes and slow growth

👉 A spot near a window with sheer curtains is ideal.

💧 Watering

• Keep soil consistently moist, not soggy
• Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry
• Use filtered, distilled, or rainwater if possible
  (Calatheas are sensitive to tap water chemicals)

⚠️ Signs:

• Brown edges → underwatering or poor water quality
• Yellow leaves → overwatering

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Loves warmth: 18–26°C (65–80°F)
• Needs high humidity (60%+)

💡 Tips:

• Use a humidifier
• Place on a pebble tray
• Mist occasionally (light mist, not soaking)

🌿 Soil & Potting

• Use well-draining, airy soil
  • Mix: potting soil + coco peat + perlite
• Pot with drainage holes (very important)