Avoid high fluctuations in either direction and keep it away from any vents that could make it too hot or too cold (such as a radiator or air conditioner).
Overall, strive to maintain an even temperature for your plant. If these conditions cannot be achieved naturally indoors, you can increase moisture levels by using a humidifier. Humidity is also important to the zebra plant, so its space should be kept at 60 to 70 percent humidity. Your water temperature should be slightly lukewarm so it mimics the variables of a drenching rainstorm in warmer climates, but only water under the leaves, never from above.īecause of their origins, zebra plants grow best in moderate temperatures-their grow location should reach at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, and never dip below 55 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s recommended that you water your zebra plant to saturation every few weeks (or as you observe the soil drying out), allowing the water to completely penetrate the soil until it runs out of your container’s drainage holes. If a flowering plant is your goal, feed using fertilizer every one to two weeks during its growing season (spring and summer).Īs mentioned, zebra plants prefer consistently moist soil, which may take a bit of finesse, as overwatering can cause the leaves to wilt. A multi-purpose potting blend is adequate for a zebra plant-you can also incorporate sand into the mixture to ensure that it drains well. Direct sunlight can cause the leaves to scorch and should be avoided, but complete shade can mean that your plant won’t bloom.Ī zebra plant will grow best in soil that is neutral to acidic. Zebra plants thrive in indirect light or partial shade, as they’re used to growing under a canopy of trees in warm and humid climates. Once the plant has flowered and the bracts appear to be dying, prune your plant, taking care to remove the spent bract and any surrounding leaves or stems that appear wilted. Accentuate its graphic striped leaves with an equally bold pot and keep an eye out for its signature yellow bract, which will bloom in late summer or early fall. Keep the plant in bright, filtered light (but not direct sunlight) and its soil consistently moist. If you’re up for the challenge of nurturing this tough plant, begin by choosing a spot for it that boasts a slightly higher humidity level (60 to 70 percent) and a temperature above 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Native to Brazil, the zebra plant is a beautiful-but temperamental-plant.
The indoor zebra plant is a slow-growing plant, reaching maturity of a couple of feet tall in three years. When in bloom (which usually happens in late summer or early autumn) a zebra plant bears tall golden bracts that can reach several inches long and number between two to four per plant, lasting up to six weeks. The jewel of this plant is its colorful flowers. Please contact the store to speak with one of our experts if you are interested in further details concerning recommendations on pot size, watering, pruning, repotting, etc.The zebra plant, which typically grows indoors, is loved for its unique dark green leaves striped with white veins. Use the information described here as a guideline only individual performance can and will vary. There are many factors that will affect the ultimate height, spread and overall performance of a plant when grown indoors among them, the size of the pot it's growing in, the amount of light it receives, watering frequency, the pruning regimen and repotting schedule. It is not particular as to soil type or pH an average potting soil should work just fine. Be aware that your particular watering schedule may vary depending on its location in the room, the pot size, plant size and other conditions if in doubt, ask one of our experts in the store for advice. The surface of the soil shouldn't be allowed to dry out completely, and so you should expect to water this plant once and possibly even twice each week. It prefers to grow in average to moist soil. This houseplant should only be grown away from direct sunlight or in a room with strong artificial light. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years.
When grown indoors, Zebra Plant can be expected to grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity extending to 3 feet tall with the flowers, with a spread of 24 inches.
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