Aphelandra Squarrosa

Aphelandra Zebra

Aphelandra squarrosa is often grown as a specimen plant. It is a plant species in the family Acanthaceae, which is native to Atlantic Forest vegetation of Brazil. The waxy dark green leaves with white veins, looks almost artificial.

plant Features

Partial shade to deep shade
Occasional watering
Not Frost hardy
Moist and free draining

plant information

Common name

Aphelandra Zebra

Latin name

Aphelandra Squarrosa

type

Perennial

family

Acanthaceae

ph

6.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

Light

Partial shade to deep shade
Frost

Not Frost hardy

Soil

Moist and free draining
Water

Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Aphelandra Zebra is 0.30meters x 0.30meters

0.30 M 0.30 M

Aphelandra Squarrosa

Propagation

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

New plants are easily grown from four to six inch (10-15 cm) stem cuttings. Remove the bottom leaves and stick the stem cuttings directly into potting medium or into a glass of water until new roots form.

Planting

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Because they are tropical, zebra plants prefer warm climates and will do well in average household temperatures around 70°F. (20°C) and around 60°F. (15°C) at night if they are kept out of drafts. They do need high humidity and setting their pot on a tray filled with pebbles and water or regular misting should be an integral part of how to care for a zebra plant. Use potting medium that drains well and keep it moist, not wet.

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