Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central America, South America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-11
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
MANFREDA virginica
Common Name
Zebra Plant
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
In German
Zebra Plant
amerikanischen Aloe
In French
Zebra usine
américaine Aloe
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
Americana Aloe
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
Αμερικανός Αλόη
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
americano Aloe
In Polish
Zebra roślin
Amerykański Aloe
In Latin
ferus Planta
American Aloe
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Marantaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Zebra Plant and American Aloe
Wondering what are the properties of Zebra Plant and American Aloe? We provide you with everything About Zebra Plant and American Aloe. Zebra Plant doesn't have thorns and American Aloe doesn't have thorns. Also Zebra Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Zebra Plant has allergic reactions like Toxic and American Aloe has allergic reactions like Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Zebra Plant and American Aloe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zebra Plant and American Aloe
Season and care of Zebra Plant and American Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and American Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for American Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is Not Available and for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline.
Zebra Plant and American Aloe Physical Information
Zebra Plant and American Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Zebra Plant and American Aloe are as follows:
Zebra Plant flower color: Not Available
Zebra Plant leaf color: Not Available
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
- American Aloe leaf color: Green
Care of Zebra Plant and American Aloe
Care of Zebra Plant and American Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.