This perennial forms an upright clump with fleshy stems and spreading, arching oblong striped dark green leaves. The small 3-lipped white flowers appear in spikes from spring to summer followed by capsular fruit.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12 

Calathea zebrina is naturally found in South America growing in south-eastern Brazil as an understorey plant in humid forests along water courses. It prefers a well drained organic rich moist sandy soil in a protected shaded position.

The Zebra Plant is grown for its attractive foliage and clumping habit. It is planted in tropical or small gardens as understorey filler and around water features or ponds. It is suitable for coastal regions establishing from division in 1 to 2 years and mass planted in shady borders. May be used indoors and is the largest species in the genus. ID 2256

Calathea (kal-aTHEE-a / ka-LAY-thee-a) zebrina (zeb-ree-na)

Marantaceae (MAR-an-TAY-see-ee)
Arrowroot