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philodendron zebra Philodendron gloriosum 'Zebra' – Bold Veined Gloriosum FormPhilodendron gloriosum 'Zebra' Unique Care Tips and Information Philodendron gloriosum 'Zebra' is a remarkable variety of the beloved Philodendron gloriosum, celebrated for its striking venation patterns. What makes this plant stand out is the bold contrast between its deep green velvety leaves and the primary and secondary veins, creating a unique, almost zebra like appearance. As a creeping aroid, this plant is perfect for those seeking to create a
Philodendron gloriosum 'Zebra' - Unique Care Tips and Information
Philodendron gloriosum 'Zebra' is a remarkable variety of the beloved Philodendron gloriosum, celebrated for its striking venation patterns. What makes this plant stand out is the bold contrast between its deep green velvety leaves and the primary and secondary veins, creating a unique, almost zebra-like appearance. As a creeping aroid, this plant is perfect for those seeking to create a lush, spreading look in their home or terrarium. Its velutinous leaves and creeping growth habit give it an eye-catching presence in any plant collection.
Key Features of Philodendron gloriosum 'Zebra'
- Bold Veining: Unlike other varieties, 'Zebra' boasts prominent primary and secondary veins that form a striking graphic pattern against the dark green leaves.
- Velvety Foliage: The soft, velvety texture of the leaves not only enhances its visual appeal but also adds a tactile element.
- Repent Growth: This plant grows in a creeping manner, ideal for wide containers or as a terrarium ground cover, allowing it to spread and showcase its beauty.
- Colorful Petioles: The petioles transition from green at the base to a reddish hue near the veins, featuring white longitudinal striations that add to its stunning appearance.
- Unique Leaf Shape: The leaves are cordate-ovate, thinly herbaceous with a dark green upper side and paler undersides. The reddish margins and contrasting pale midribs provide an extra layer of visual interest.
How to Care for Philodendron gloriosum 'Zebra'
Taking care of your Philodendron gloriosum 'Zebra' is straightforward, as long as you follow some simple guidelines.
- Light Requirements: Provide bright, indirect light to keep the venation vibrant. The plant can tolerate lower light, but too little light may dull the striking contrast of its veins. Avoid direct sunlight as it can scorch the delicate leaves.
- Watering Needs: Keep the soil consistently moist but allow the top few centimeters to dry out between waterings. Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot.
- Humidity Preferences: This plant loves humidity levels of 60% or higher. Using a humidifier can help maintain the right conditions, but avoid misting or using pebble trays.
- Ideal Temperature Range: 18-27°C is best. Ensure it’s protected from cold drafts or temperatures below 15°C, which can slow growth or damage the leaves.
- Soil and Repotting: A well-draining, peat-free mix with perlite or orchid bark will keep the roots healthy. Repot every 2-3 years.
- Feeding Schedule: Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
- Pruning and Pest Control: Remove damaged or yellowing leaves as needed. Check for pests like spider mites and aphids, treating with insecticidal soap if needed.
Common Issues and Solutions for Philodendron gloriosum 'Zebra'
- Root Rot: Overwatering or poor drainage can lead to root rot. Ensure the soil has good drainage and reduce watering frequency if necessary.
- Pests: Spider mites, aphids, and mealybugs may infest the plant. Use insecticidal soap to treat any outbreaks promptly.
- Leaf Scorching: If you notice brown spots or scorching, move the plant to an area with less direct sunlight.
- Yellowing Leaves: This could indicate overwatering or a nutrient deficiency.
Origin of the Name: Philodendron gloriosum 'Zebra'
The name "Philodendron" derives from the Greek words "philo" (love) and "dendron" (tree), reflecting the plant’s climbing or creeping tendencies. "Gloriosum" refers to its glorious, eye-catching appearance, while the 'Zebra' designation highlights the bold venation pattern that sets this variety apart.
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Well Researched and a Terrific Read
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Thank you Rachel! I enjoyed this so much, it was an eye-opener. So much I didn't know.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2026
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Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2026
★★★★★ 5
If we care about racism and white privilege, what should we do?
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One hundred and fifty-two years ago, slavery ended in the United States. And yet the tentacles of that time touch lives every day, all these years later.
What can be done to make things better? Michael Eric Dyson, a sociology professor at Georgetown University, and an ordained Baptist minister, suggests that white people who care about the lives of black people should make individual reparations. In his book, Tears We Cannot Stop …A Sermon to White America, Dyson says, “{Black people} built a legacy of excellence and struggle and pride amidst one of the most vicious assaults on humanity in recorded history. That assault may have started with slavery, but it didn’t end there. The legacy of that assault, its lingering and lethal effect, continues to this day. It flares in broken homes and blighted communities, in low wages and social chaos, in self-destruction and self-hate too. But so much of what ails us—black people. That is—is tied up with what ails you—white folk, that is. We are tied together in what Martin Luther King Jr. called a single garment of destiny. Yet sewed into that garment are pockets of misery and suffering that seem to be filled with a disproportionate number of black people.”
The book, unlike Dyson’s other scholarly works, takes the form of a worship service, and uses the concept of an extended sermon, or jeremiad, to lead the reader through confession, repentence, and redemption “through the long night of despair to the bright day of hope.” In Dysons’s view, “whiteness is a problem to be struggled with,” and his book is of inestimable value in grappling with the struggle.
The book speaks at length of police brutality against black people, and fervently tries to create empathy in white readers. It includes an extraordinary bibliography of books which give insight and voice to black history, oppression, pain, achievement, and lives.
And it speaks of reparations, and our responsibility as white beneficiaries of an unequal system, to take concrete actions to right the wrong, the change our country and the lives of our black sisters and brothers and their children.
Dyson is imaginative, and has many suggestions for how an individual or group “I.R.A.”—an Individual Reparations Account. We could buy books for black college students, overpay our black accountant or hairdresser, pay the black person who cuts our grass double the amount on the bill, give to the United Negro College Fund, and more. He suggests that faith groups consider giving 10% of their revenues to a church I.R.A. In an interview in the New York Times Magazine, Dyson says, “If the sermon ain’t making you a little bit uncomfortable, it ain’t effective. Look, if it doesn’t cost you anything, you’re not really engaging in change: you’re engaging in convenience. I’m asking you to do stuff you wouldn’t ordinarily do. I’m asking you to think more seriously and strategically about why you possess and what you possess…..you ain’t got to ask the government, you don’t have to ask your local politician—this is what you, an individual, conscientious, ‘woke’ citizen can do.
I have read many—though surely not all—of the books Dyson recommends. I have grappled with white privilege as a mother of black children, a fighter against apartheid, a civil rights activist, a human being. I have never read anything which more cogently offers “woke whites” a path to being a part of the change. I urge you to read Tears We Cannot Stop …A Sermon to White America, and to take your place in the pantheon of people who help this country grow beyond its racist past.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2017
★★★★★ 5
Powerful and especially so read aloud by the author.
Format: Audio CD
Hearing this powerful book read by Dr Tyson made it doubly understandable and enlightening. I needed to hear the experience, hurt and anger expressed so incredibly honestly and with the power of his emotion. I saw the CDs here at a reasonable price and I am so much more aware hearing rather than reading this book. Dr Tyson teaches powerful historic and current systemic racial experience such as every white person will do well to encounter. If you want to learn more than you already know, listen to these CDs on Black experience from Dr Tyson. Could be disturbing to anyone who does not want to learn the truth he teaches. It’s so packed with truth I will listen to it more than once more. Thank you, Dr Tyson.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2025