Zebra Plant, Aphelandra Squarrosa
Botanical Name: Aphelandra squarrosa
Common Names: Zebra Plant
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About
Add beauty and texture to your home with this striking Zebra Plant, Aphelandra Squarrosa. Its glossy, variegated leaves have bright white stripes. Show off this unique plant and enjoy its eye-catching beauty all year round.
Care Guide
Light Requirements
Prefers bright indirect light. Tolerates medium light. Growth will slow in medium light conditions. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves.
Artificial Light
Direct Sun
Water Needs
Prefers consistent but moderate watering. Tolerates occasional dryness. Will not tolerate excessive watering.
Infrequent
Frequent
Soil Preference
Prefers a soil mix with moderate drainage speeds and high water retentive properties. Include a high percentage of sustainablt sourced peat moss as well as a rich organic compost mix. Drainage can be aided through the use of perlite, pumice, and bark.
Moisture Retention
Fast Drying
Retentive
Drainage Speed
Slow
Fast
