Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Central America, South America
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Aphelandra squarrosa
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
Tropical regions
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Orange
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
-
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Toxic
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
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Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
Prunus avium
Common Name
Zebra Plant
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Zebra Plant
Kirschbaum
In French
Zebra usine
Cerisier
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
Cerezo
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
κερασιά
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
árvore de cereja
In Polish
Zebra roślin
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
ferus Planta
Cherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Marantaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Zebra Plant and Cherry Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Zebra Plant and Cherry Tree? We provide you with everything About Zebra Plant and Cherry Tree. Zebra Plant doesn't have thorns and Cherry Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Zebra Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Zebra Plant has allergic reactions like Toxic and Cherry Tree 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 Cherry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zebra Plant and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Zebra Plant and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Zebra Plant and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Zebra Plant and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Zebra Plant and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Care of Zebra Plant and Cherry Tree
Care of Zebra Plant and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.