Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Aphelandra squarrosa
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Minimum Height
30.00 cm
70.00 cm
Minimum Width
20.00 cm
10.00 cm
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, 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 dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
IRIS
Common Name
Zebra Plant
Iris
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
Iris
In German
Zebra Plant
Iris
In French
Zebra usine
Iris
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
Iris
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
Ίρις
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
Íris
In Polish
Zebra roślin
Irys
In Latin
ferus Planta
Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Marantaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Zebra Plant and Iris
Season and care of Zebra Plant and Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is and for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zebra Plant and Iris Physical Information
Zebra Plant and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Zebra Plant and Iris are as follows:
Zebra Plant flower color:
Zebra Plant leaf color:
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Iris leaf color:
Care of Zebra Plant and Iris
Care of Zebra Plant and Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.