Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
Sunset Zone
H2
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Mat-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
Erysimum cheiri
Common Name
Zebra Plant
Wallflower
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
पीला Wallflower
In German
Zebra Plant
Yellow Wallflower
In French
Zebra usine
Yellow Wallflower
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
alhelí amarillo
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
κίτρινο Wallflower
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
Wallflower amarelo
In Polish
Zebra roślin
Żółty Wallflower
In Latin
ferus Planta
Crocus Wallflower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Marantaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Aphelandra
Erysimum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Zebra Plant and Yellow Wallflower
Wondering what are the properties of Zebra Plant and Yellow Wallflower? We provide you with everything About Zebra Plant and Yellow Wallflower. Zebra Plant doesn't have thorns and Yellow Wallflower doesn't have thorns. Also Zebra Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Zebra Plant has allergic reactions like Toxic and Yellow Wallflower 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 Yellow Wallflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zebra Plant and Yellow Wallflower
Season and care of Zebra Plant and Yellow Wallflower is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and Yellow Wallflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Wallflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Wallflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is Not Available and for Yellow Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Zebra Plant and Yellow Wallflower Physical Information
Zebra Plant and Yellow Wallflower physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Yellow Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Zebra Plant and Yellow Wallflower are as follows:
Zebra Plant flower color: Not Available
Zebra Plant leaf color: Not Available
Yellow Wallflower flower color: Blue and Lavender
- Yellow Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Zebra Plant and Yellow Wallflower
Care of Zebra Plant and Yellow Wallflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Wallflower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.