Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Central America, South America
-
Types
Aphelandra squarrosa
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
Tropical regions
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2
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
-
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Tan
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Ample Water
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Zebra Plant
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
Eulalia
In German
Zebra Plant
Eulalia
In French
Zebra usine
Eulalia
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
Eulalia
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
Eulalia
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
Eulalia
In Polish
Zebra roślin
Eulalia
In Latin
ferus Planta
Eulalia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Marantaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Zebra Plant and Eulalia
Season and care of Zebra Plant and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eulalia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zebra Plant and Eulalia Physical Information
Zebra Plant and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Zebra Plant and Eulalia are as follows:
Zebra Plant flower color:
Zebra Plant leaf color:
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Zebra Plant and Eulalia
Care of Zebra Plant and Eulalia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eulalia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, 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 Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.