Calathea Zebra PlantsZebra Calathea Plants for Sale Online Calathea Zebra Plants have lightly patterned leaves with dark green stripes and it does well inside in low light areas. Calathea Zebra Plant brings personality and color to any space indoors. The unique foliage resembles the stripes of a zebra. It is a part of the Marantaceae family, and likes bright, indirect light at most, as the colors will fade and the leaves will burn if exposed to too much direct light.