Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central America, South America
Eastern Asia, India
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
In Summer
Regular watering required
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Average Water
In Winter
Ample Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
EUPHORBIA lactea
Common Name
Zebra Plant
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
Elkhorn
In German
Zebra Plant
Elkhorn
In French
Zebra usine
Elkhorn
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
cuerno de alce
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
Elkhorn
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
Elkhorn
In Polish
Zebra roślin
Elkhorn
In Latin
ferus Planta
Elkhorn
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Marantaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Aphelandra
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Zebra Plant and Elkhorn
Season and care of Zebra Plant and Elkhorn is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and Elkhorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is Not Available and for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline.
Zebra Plant and Elkhorn Physical Information
Zebra Plant and Elkhorn physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Zebra Plant and Elkhorn are as follows:
Zebra Plant flower color: Not Available
Zebra Plant leaf color: Not Available
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Care of Zebra Plant and Elkhorn
Care of Zebra Plant and Elkhorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.