Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Central America, South America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Aphelandra squarrosa
jiujiangense, horizontale
Habitat
Tropical regions
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Toxic
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
Zebra Plant
Trident Maple
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
Zebra Plant
Trident-Ahorn
In French
Zebra usine
Trident Maple
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
arce de Trident
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
bordo Trident
In Polish
Zebra roślin
Trident klon
In Latin
ferus Planta
Trident Maple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Marantaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Zebra Plant and Trident Maple
Season and care of Zebra Plant and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
Zebra Plant and Trident Maple Physical Information
Zebra Plant and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Zebra Plant and Trident Maple are as follows:
Care of Zebra Plant and Trident Maple
Care of Zebra Plant and Trident Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.