Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Central America, South America
North America, Canada
Types
Aphelandra squarrosa
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Habitat
Tropical regions
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-9
Sunset Zone
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 Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Regular watering required
Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Slow downs aging
Environmental Uses
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
CELTIS occidentalis
Common Name
Zebra Plant
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
HACKBERRY
In German
Zebra Plant
Hackberry
In French
Zebra usine
micocoulier
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
almez
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
hackberry
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
hackberry
In Polish
Zebra roślin
hackberry
In Latin
ferus Planta
Hackberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Marantaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Zebra Plant and Hackberry
Season and care of Zebra Plant and Hackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and Hackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hackberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for Hackberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is and for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zebra Plant and Hackberry Physical Information
Zebra Plant and Hackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Zebra Plant and Hackberry are as follows:
Care of Zebra Plant and Hackberry
Care of Zebra Plant and Hackberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches. In summer Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.