Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
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Aglaonema 'Zebra Feathers'
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Aglaonema 'Zebra Feathers'
Quick Care Guide
Watering
Water when ~25–40% dry
Substrate
Aerated • Moisture-buffered • Balanced organic + mineral • Medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–24 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
Upright clumping herbaceous perennial.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 60 cm • Max. spread: 60 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Horticultural Aglaonema cultivar
Outdoor growing
Outside from 15 °C · sheltered spot
How to read these values
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
- Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
- Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
- Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
- Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.
- Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
- Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
- Growth speed: expected pace under suitable indoor conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term indoor size under good conditions.
- Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
- Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
- Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.
Aglaonema 'Zebra Feathers'
Aglaonema 'Zebra Feathers' is a compact Aglaonema cultivar with narrow green leaves marked by pale lines along the veins. The markings run lengthwise through each blade, giving the foliage a fine striped pattern.
It grows as a low, clumping plant with leaves held close enough to form a dense pot. The vein-led markings show clearly on the narrow blades, while the self-heading structure keeps the growth tidy in warm indoor conditions.
Aglaonema 'Zebra Feathers' striped leaf form
- Leaf pattern: Pale grey, silver or white lines follow the leaf veins.
- Leaf shape: Narrow green leaves are lance-shaped and softly pointed.
- Growth habit: Compact basal stems form a low, self-heading clump.
- Line detail: The markings run through the blade as fine vein-led bands.
- Clump development: New leaves rise from the centre and thicken the plant gradually.
- Indoor conditions: Warmth, filtered light and moderate moisture keep the narrow leaves from crisping too quickly.
Clumping growth in Aglaonema 'Zebra Feathers'
Aglaonema 'Zebra Feathers' develops a compact structure with leaves arranged closely around the centre. The narrow blades make the pale venation more visible as new leaves harden.
The plant stays self-heading and contained in the pot. A stable watering routine and filtered light keep the clump dense, while cold or saturated conditions can quickly mark the leaves.
Aglaonema 'Zebra Feathers' indoor care
- Temperature: Keep consistently warm, above 15°C, with distance from cold draughts.
- Light: Grow in medium to bright filtered indirect light; direct sun can scorch the narrow leaves.
- Water: Let the upper substrate dry slightly before watering, then drain the pot thoroughly.
- Substrate: Use an airy houseplant mix with bark or mineral particles to prevent stagnant moisture.
- Humidity: Moderate humidity keeps narrow leaves from drying at the tips.
- Feeding: Feed at low strength during active growth; salt buildup can show quickly on narrow leaf tips.
- Maintenance: Rotate the pot as new leaves emerge so the compact clump stays even.
Aglaonema 'Zebra Feathers' leaf stress symptoms
- Scorched leaves: Strong direct light can leave pale or brown damaged areas on exposed blades.
- Longer stems: Very low light can loosen the compact habit and stretch the growth.
- Yellowing: Saturated substrate can weaken roots and yellow the lower leaves.
- Brown tips: Dryness, mineral salts or irregular watering can crisp the narrow leaf ends.
- Cold damage: Cold exposure can create grey-green patches that darken after a few days.
Aglaonema 'Zebra Feathers' safety
Aglaonema 'Zebra Feathers' should stay out of reach of pets and children. Chewed leaves can release calcium oxalate crystals that irritate the mouth, tongue and throat.
Aglaonema 'Zebra Feathers' forms a compact clump of narrow green blades traced with pale vein-led lines.
Plant names, growth habits, natural habitats and indoor care guidance are checked against trusted botanical, habitat and horticultural references before publication.View our plant care resources and references.
Aglaonema 'Zebra Feathers' FAQs – Width, Pattern and Low Light
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