Aphelandra squarrosa  - The Zebra Plant 

How to look after and care for th Zebra Plant. 

The Plant: The Aphelandra has snazzy, well-marked leaves which give it the common name of Zebra Plant, with upright, golden flowers, a stunner! South American in origin.

Its needs: Strong light, even a little morning sun! Good air flow around plant, but not draughts. Add plant food such as Osmocote to the sandy/compost potting mix. Enjoys warmth and humidity.

Care: Water you Zebra Plant regularly from late spring through to end of summer. Feed weekly, but not too concentrated a mix. In winter reduce both food and water. Protect from winter chill. Remove dead flower heads, cutting back to a sturdy pair of leaves. Plant tip-cuttings in coarse sand. Watch for red spider mite and mealybugs. If your Aphelandra - Zebra Plant - gets too 'leggy' then don't be afraid to cut it back to get it to shoot out lower down the stem.

Good for: Stunning visual effect. (Both leaves and flowers).

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