Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Biennials
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Central America, South America
Caribbean
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
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
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
Brunfelsia Americana
Common Name
Zebra Plant
Brunfelsia Americana
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
Brunfelsia Americana
In German
Zebra Plant
Brunfelsia Americana
In French
Zebra usine
Brunfelsia Americana
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
Brunfelsia Americana
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
Brunfelsia Americana
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
Brunfelsia Americana
In Polish
Zebra roślin
Brunfelsia Americana
In Latin
ferus Planta
Hedysarum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Marantaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Aphelandra
Capparis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Zebra Plant and Brunfelsia americana
Wondering what are the properties of Zebra Plant and Brunfelsia americana? We provide you with everything About Zebra Plant and Brunfelsia americana. Zebra Plant doesn't have thorns and Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns. Also Zebra Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Zebra Plant has allergic reactions like Toxic and Brunfelsia americana 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 Brunfelsia americana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zebra Plant and Brunfelsia americana
Season and care of Zebra Plant and Brunfelsia americana is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and Brunfelsia americana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brunfelsia americana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is Not Available and for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral.
Zebra Plant and Brunfelsia americana Physical Information
Zebra Plant and Brunfelsia americana physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Zebra Plant and Brunfelsia americana are as follows:
Zebra Plant flower color: Not Available
Zebra Plant leaf color: Not Available
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
- Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Zebra Plant and Brunfelsia americana
Care of Zebra Plant and Brunfelsia americana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brunfelsia americana 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 Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.