zebra plant
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A rosette-forming perennial with narrowly lance-shaped dark green leaves attractively cross-banded with silvery-grey and tinged with copper. Small white flowers in sparse clusters in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- zebra plant (Cryptanthus zonatus)
- Genus
- Cryptanthus
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of zebra plant
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of zebra plant
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zebra plant care guide
- Lightly moisten soil base, retain small amount of water in leaf rosette
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Lightly moisten soil base, retain small amount of water in leaf rosette
Fertilizing
FertilizingHighly diluted bromeliad nutrient mix monthly active growth period
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown, as soon as ripe, at 27°C or remove offsets in early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow indoors as a houseplant or under glass in a terrestial bromeliad compost. Site in bright filtered light and maintain moderate to high humidity. When in growth water moderately but carefully and mist regularly with tepid soft water. Apply a dilute fertilser monthly but reduce water in winter
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to root rot
Pests
Generally pest-free
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