Zebra plant grow and care – shrub of the genus Aphelandra also known as Aphelandra squarrosa, Zebra plant perennial evergreen used as ornamental indoor plant, can grow in tropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 13+.
Leaves color green and white, leaves glossy green with white stripes, the leaf can be 20-50 cm.
Bracts leaves that look like the flowers in yellow color and grow as the base of the flowers, flower color yellow grow bracts
More than 15C
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Sensitive
Planting season:
All year
Pests and diseases:
Mites, Aphids
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just for design and old leaves
Size of the plant?
0.4-1 m, 16-40 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing / Slow growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Spring / Autumn
General information about the flower
Yellow bracts grow as the base of the flowers, flower color yellow grow bracts
Aphelandra squarrosa
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