Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
not available
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Not Available
Mat-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Zebra Plant
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Zebra Plant
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Zebra usine
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Zebra roślin
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
ferus Planta
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Marantaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Zebra Plant and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Zebra Plant and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is Not Available and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Zebra Plant and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Zebra Plant and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Zebra Plant and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Zebra Plant flower color: Not Available
Zebra Plant leaf color: Not Available
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Zebra Plant and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Zebra Plant and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.