Botanical Name: Aphelandra squarrosa
Common Name: Zebra plant
Type of Plant: dicot: houseplant
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape single or few-stemmed upright plant with striking dark green and white striped leaves which are held at a nearly horizontal position
Height to 2'
Spread to 1'
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure indoors prefers warm, well lighted conditions indoors
Soil average potting soil
Hardiness difficult to grow in dry areas; requires high humidity
 
Morphology:
Leaves simple pinnate leaves to 8" long, 2" across, elliptical, oppositely arranged, marked by bold, nearly white striping along veins
Flowers bright yellow spikes of tubular flowers with yellow bracts surrounding them; typically flowers in the spring
Fruit small capsule
 
Propagation:
stem cuttings
 
Usage:
prized house plant grown for beautiful foliage and striking flowers; sometimes used in masses under large trees in atrium gardens; often used as a specimen gift plant
 
Landscape Care:
Watering requires regular watering; do not allow to dry out; this plant requires high humidity
Fertilizing balanced, half-strength during the growing season
Pruning head back after flowering in spring to induce bushiness
Pests/Diseases mealybug, spider mite, scale, whitefly
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Brazil
Family: Acanthaceae

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