Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Central America, South America
Australia
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Moist Soils, Moist woods, Roadsides, Sandy areas, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
Sunset Zone
H2
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Constructing Boats, Used in Furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
ACACIA melanoxylon
Common Name
Zebra Plant
Australian Blackwood, Blackwood
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
काली लकड़ी
In German
Zebra Plant
Schwarzes Holz
In French
Zebra usine
Bois noir
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
Blackwood
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
Μαυρο ξυλο
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
Madeira preta
In Polish
Zebra roślin
Czarne drewno
In Latin
ferus Planta
Press
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Marantaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Zebra Plant and Blackwood
Season and care of Zebra Plant and Blackwood is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and Blackwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blackwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for Blackwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is Not Available and for Blackwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zebra Plant and Blackwood Physical Information
Zebra Plant and Blackwood physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Blackwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Zebra Plant and Blackwood are as follows:
Zebra Plant flower color: Not Available
Zebra Plant leaf color: Not Available
Blackwood flower color: Light Yellow
- Blackwood leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Zebra Plant and Blackwood
Care of Zebra Plant and Blackwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blackwood 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 Blackwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.