Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Aphelandra squarrosa
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Tropical regions
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Flower Color
-
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Zebra Plant
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Zebra Plant
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Zebra usine
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Zebra roślin
Rocket Dame
In Latin
ferus Planta
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Marantaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Aphelandra
Hesperis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Zebra Plant and Dame's Rocket
Wondering what are the properties of Zebra Plant and Dame's Rocket? We provide you with everything About Zebra Plant and Dame's Rocket. Zebra Plant doesn't have thorns and Dame's Rocket doesn't have thorns. Also Zebra Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Zebra Plant has allergic reactions like Toxic and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zebra Plant and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Zebra Plant and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Zebra Plant and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Zebra Plant and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Zebra Plant and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Care of Zebra Plant and Dame's Rocket
Care of Zebra Plant and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.