Calathea 'Zebrina'
Regular price R 169.00 Save R -169.00There's no doubting where this plant got its name from. Stunning leaves of green and black stripes have an almost velvety appearance. This is also one of the easier Calatheas to look after, and is a real keeper.
Comes in a 14cm grow pot. Decorative pot sold separately.
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Medium to bright, but do not expose to direct light. Tolerates lower light conditions.
Water often in summer, keeping the soil moist but not soggy. Let the soil dry out 2cm down in winter. Calatheas are susceptible to root rot, so don't let water sit in the tray. Mist leaves regularly, or place near a humidifier for best results as they love humidity. Humidity is key to success with this plant. Read our tips here.
Once every 1-2 months in summer with a fertiliser for leafy plants. Dilute fertiliser to half the reccomended dose to avoid burning the plant.
Every 1-2 years in spring. Calatheas don't like to be pot bound, but to have plenty of room. Mix regular potting soil with 1/3 peat moss and a good handful of perlite. This mix ensures good drainage while still retaining moisture. Or use our Hemp Super Soil!
If the leaf starts curling it means lack of water. While it's normal for this plant to develop some browning on the leaf margins, curling or crisping leaves mean lack of humidity. The chlorine in tap water is also found to cause brown marks on the leaves, so use room temperature filtered water or rain water if possible.
Calatheas are known as prayer plants because at night they close their leaves as if in prayer. They originate from deep in the Amazon jungle.
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