Aphelandra squarrosa (Zebra Plant) - Video 1

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Botanical name: Aphelandra squarrosa

Common name: Zebra Plant

Family: Acanthaceae

Origin: Mountains of Mexico to Brazil

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeRegular waterYellow, orange flowersOrnamental foliage
Aphelandra squarrosa
It is one of the best house plants.


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Aphelandra squarrosa cv. Snow White, White Zebra Plant

White-leaved variety of Zebra Plant - gets its name from white stripes on the leaves. It is one of the best house plants. This plant is not only pretty because of its white-veined foliage, but also for the apical inflorescence with its beautiful yellow bracts.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot