Aphelandra squarrosa ‘Dania’ – Zebra Plant (4.5″ Pot)

Description

Aphelandra squarrosa ‘Dania’ is a gorgeous, striking evergreen houseplant with deep green leaves and prominent, creamy white veins. In its native, tropical habitat of Brazil, this plant reaches up to 6 feet tall and sends out amazing yellow flower bracts with yellow flowers. As an indoor houseplant, they mature to be much smaller, and rarely flower, however may do so if given lots of bright, indirect light, high humidity, and a warm environment.

Aphelandra prefers a peat-based, well-drained soil.  The soil should be kept moist, but allow the top layer to dry out between waterings. It is important to protect the foliage from direct, summer sun rays, as they will burn the leaves. Bright, indirect light is ideal. This plant needs high humidity to thrive, as well as warm household temperatures that do not dip below 60° F for prolonged periods of time.