Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Central America, South America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Damp shady woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
MILIUM effusum
Common Name
Zebra Plant
Millet Grass, Wood Millet
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
Milium effusum
In German
Zebra Plant
Wald-Flattergras
In French
Zebra usine
millet étalé
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
effusum milium
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
milium effusum
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
milium effusum
In Polish
Zebra roślin
prosownica rozpierzchła
In Latin
ferus Planta
milium effusum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Marantaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Zebra Plant and Milium Effusum
Wondering what are the properties of Zebra Plant and Milium Effusum? We provide you with everything About Zebra Plant and Milium Effusum. Zebra Plant doesn't have thorns and Milium Effusum doesn't have thorns. Also Zebra Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Zebra Plant has allergic reactions like Toxic and Milium Effusum 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 Milium Effusum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zebra Plant and Milium Effusum
Season and care of Zebra Plant and Milium Effusum is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and Milium Effusum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Milium Effusum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for Milium Effusum is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is Not Available and for Milium Effusum is Acidic, Neutral.
Zebra Plant and Milium Effusum Physical Information
Zebra Plant and Milium Effusum physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Milium Effusum height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Zebra Plant and Milium Effusum are as follows:
Zebra Plant flower color: Not Available
Zebra Plant leaf color: Not Available
Milium Effusum flower color: Not Available
- Milium Effusum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Zebra Plant and Milium Effusum
Care of Zebra Plant and Milium Effusum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Milium Effusum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Milium Effusum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.