Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe
Types
Aphelandra squarrosa
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Tropical regions
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-7
Sunset Zone
H2
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Toxic
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Zebra Plant
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Zebra Plant
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Zebra usine
céleri chou
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
apio col
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
aipo couve
In Polish
Zebra roślin
seler Kapusta
In Latin
ferus Planta
Brassica apium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Marantaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Aphelandra
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Zebra Plant and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Zebra Plant and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Zebra Plant and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Zebra Plant and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Zebra Plant and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Care of Zebra Plant and Celery Cabbage
Care of Zebra Plant and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.