Aphelandra squarrosa (Zebra Plant)


Botanical Information

FamilyAcanthaceae
GenusAphelandra
Speciessquarrosa
CategoryTropicals

Description and Growing Information

CultivationThis plant likes lots of light, but not direct. It does not bloom often, but it can be encouraged to bloom by prolonged daily exposure to light. It is also very sensitive to moisture content; too much or too little water will cause the lower leaves to brown and fall off. It likes to be kept moist but not wet. On average needs small amounts of water often rather than a thorough watering once in a while.

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