Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering frequency during winter months to prevent root rot.
Brown leaf tips can indicate underwatering.
Also known as Prayer Plant · Zebra-Plant · Zebraplant
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to pets. See toxicity details.
Goeppertia zebrina, the Zebra Plant, is a striking tropical perennial with velvety, dark green leaves featuring bold, silvery-white stripes.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light.
75% intensity
Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves. Tolerates lower light but may become leggy.
Keep soil consistently moist.
75% intensity
Allow top 2-3 cm to dry before watering. Reduce in winter.
Well-draining potting mix
50% intensity
Average room temperatures.
50% intensity
Ideal range is 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.
Feed during growing season.
50% intensity
Use balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 2-4 weeks (spring/summer).
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 2/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Mildly toxic if ingested, causing gastrointestinal upset
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering frequency during winter months to prevent root rot.
Brown leaf tips can indicate underwatering.
Prune to maintain shape and remove any dead, damaged, or yellowing leaves. Pinch back stem tips to encourage bushier growth. Use clean, sharp scissors or pruners.
Pruning is best done in spring or early summer before the main growing season.
Propagate primarily through stem cuttings. Take 10-15 cm cuttings from healthy stems, remove lower leaves, and dip in rooting hormone. Plant in moist potting mix and keep in a warm, humid environment.
Roots typically form within 4-6 weeks.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound, usually in spring. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a peat-based blend with added perlite or bark chips.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Marantaceae |
| Genus | Goeppertia |
| Species | Goeppertia zebrina |
Similar in genus Goeppertia
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