Common Name: Zebra Plant
Scientific Name: Aphelandra squarrosa
Light: bright indirect light to medium light
Water: allow soil to dry out between waterings; water thoroughly every 2 weeks or so
Care: fertilize monthly from April to September; prefers humidity – use mister, pebble tray, or humidifier
Details: typically grown as a tall skinny tree over time; enjoys being root bound so delay repotting; yellow flowering bract occurs in late summer to early fall; prune spent bract and wilted leaves
Pet friendly