Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Central America, South America
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
not available
Quamash
Habitat
Tropical regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
Zebra Plant
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
केमाज़
In German
Zebra Plant
Camas
In French
Zebra usine
Camas
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
Camas
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
Camas
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
Camas
In Polish
Zebra roślin
Camas
In Latin
ferus Planta
camas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Marantaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Aphelandra
Camassia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Zebra Plant and Camas
Wondering what are the properties of Zebra Plant and Camas? We provide you with everything About Zebra Plant and Camas. Zebra Plant doesn't have thorns and Camas doesn't have thorns. Also Zebra Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Zebra Plant has allergic reactions like Toxic and Camas 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 Camas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zebra Plant and Camas
Season and care of Zebra Plant and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Camas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is Not Available and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zebra Plant and Camas Physical Information
Zebra Plant and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Zebra Plant and Camas are as follows:
Zebra Plant flower color: Not Available
Zebra Plant leaf color: Not Available
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Zebra Plant and Camas
Care of Zebra Plant and Camas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.