| Common Name | Zebra Plant |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Aphelandra |
| Species | Squarrosa |
| Origin | Mexico, Brazil |
| Blooming | Produces yellow bracts in late summer, often year-round indoors with care |
| Leaf Color | Dark green with white veins |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Indoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Pet-safety information is provided as guidance only. Always verify with your veterinarian before choosing a plant if you have pets.
Peat-based mix with perlite for aeration; keep moist but not waterlogged
Keep soil consistently moist during growing season; reduce slightly in winter; mist foliage regularly
Bright indirect light essential; avoid direct sun which scorches leaves, low light inhibits flowering
Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during spring and summer growth phase
Trim spent flower spikes to encourage new blooms, remove yellow leaves immediately
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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