Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Aphelandra squarrosa
-
Habitat
Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Zebra Plant
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
QUICKSTICK
In German
Zebra Plant
QUICKSTICK
In French
Zebra usine
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
QuickStick
In Polish
Zebra roślin
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
ferus Planta
Quickstick
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Marantaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Aphelandra
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Zebra Plant and Quickstick
Season and care of Zebra Plant and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zebra Plant and Quickstick Physical Information
Zebra Plant and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Zebra Plant and Quickstick are as follows:
Care of Zebra Plant and Quickstick
Care of Zebra Plant and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.