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Aphelandra squarrosa - The Zebra Plant |
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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.
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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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