Zebra Plant Indoor Care and Flower Pruning

Complete Indoor Care Guide for Zebra Plant

New zebra plant owner in Indiana asks how to trim spent flowers, summer outdoor placement, and general care.

Care Summary

• Light: No direct sun; dappled shade outdoors.
• Humidity: Pot on wet pebble tray.
• Water: Keep moist during bloom; after bloom, cut back to 3-4 healthy leaves, let soil dry between waterings (rest period). Resume moist when active growth returns.
• Temperature: 65°F+ during growth; cooler during rest.
• Deadheading: Snip dead flower heads without cutting into stem.