General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Plant Height: 18 to 24 inches
Plant Spread: 8 to 12 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Variegated
Broadleaf
Other: Green with heavy white veining
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Zebra Plant

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Location: Morris County Farms Denville NJ
Date: 2022-02-02
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2020-08-28
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2020-08-28
Stems, showing alternate leaf arrangement.
Location: Central Florida
Date: 2016-05-26
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2020-08-28
Location: Central Florida
Date: 2016-06-01
Aphelandra leaves are in pairs and opposite each other.
Location: Central Florida
Date: 2016-05-26

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