Zebra Plant Seeds - Calathea Zebrina, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

Zebra Plant (Calathea zebrina) is a tropical foliage plant prized for its large leaves marked with bold, zebra-like stripes. It is grown as an indoor plant, where its patterned leaves make a striking display.

Why choose our seeds?

• Large leaves with bold, zebra-like striped patterns
• Grown as an indoor foliage plant
• Brings a tropical look to indoor spaces

How to grow Zebra Plant seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Sow indoors at any time of year, where warm, humid conditions can be maintained.
• Outdoors: Not suited to outdoor growing in most climates; keep as a houseplant.

Prepare Your Materials

• Small pots or a seed tray
• Well-draining, moisture-retentive potting mix (peat or coco coir with perlite)
• Humidity dome or clear plastic cover
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Soak seeds in warm water for 12-24 hours before planting.
• Sow on the surface and cover lightly with about 1/8 inch of mix.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun
• Temperature: 70-80°F (21-27°C)
• Humidity: High humidity is important; use a dome or plastic cover

Germination

• Germination can take several weeks (often 3-6 weeks).
• Keep the mix consistently moist but never soggy.

Transplanting

• Pot up seedlings into individual pots once they have 2-3 leaves.
• Handle young roots gently.

Care Tips

• Sun: Bright, indirect light; no direct sun on the leaves
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist; do not let it dry out completely
• Fertilizer: Feed lightly with diluted fertilizer during the growing season
• Maintain humidity with regular misting or a pebble tray; protect from cold drafts

Bloom Time:

Grown for its foliage; indoor plants rarely bloom.