Calathea zebrina (Zebra Plant)
Calathea zebrina is one of the most striking prayer plants, adored for its velvety, lance-shaped leaves patterned with bold lime-green stripes over a deep green backgroundjust like a zebras coat. This tropical beauty adds an instant touch of the rainforest to your home, with its richly textured foliage and rhythmic leaf movement that follows the light throughout the day.

Care Tips:
Light: Bright, indirect light keeps leaf patterns vibrant; avoid harsh sun which can fade or burn the leaves
Water: Keep soil evenly moist but never soggy; use filtered or distilled water when possible
Humidity: Loves high humiditymist often or place near a humidifier for lush growth
Temperature: Prefers warm indoor temps (6580F); protect from drafts or sudden temperature changes
Pet Friendly: Yes

Fun Fact: Calathea zebrinas leaves naturally raise at night and lower during the day, a behavior known as nyctinasty. This rhythmic motion earned Calatheas the nickname prayer plants, as their leaves appear to pray when folded upward in the evening.