Aphelandra Squarrosa Botanica | Zebra Plant
A beautiful variety of the ‘zebra plant’, members of a large Brazilian family and in their rain forest habitats, grow into large upright shrubs that bloom profusely in the moist, tropical heat. This plant is a real eye-catcher and would make a statement within your collection.
Water: Keep soil moist, not wet. One of the common problems in Aphelandra is drooping or falling leaves – usually from too much water.
Light: They enjoy bright but indirect sunlight, direct sun can scorch the leaves.
Humidity: They thrive in 40-80 percent humidity.
Temperature: Zebra plants prefer warm climates and will do well in average household temperatures around 20°C.
