Aphelandra squarrosa

Zebra Plant

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Tropical perennial featuring dark green leaves with bold white veins and vibrant yellow flower bracts. Requires high humidity and bright indirect light for optimal growth.
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Plant Details

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 close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Peat-based mix with perlite for aeration; keep moist but not waterlogged

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season; reduce slightly in winter; mist foliage regularly

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light essential; avoid direct sun which scorches leaves, low light inhibits flowering

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during spring and summer growth phase

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Pruning

Trim spent flower spikes to encourage new blooms, remove yellow leaves immediately

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

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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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
61° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
50% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
50 – 300
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
500 – 2500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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