Zebra Plant
Zebra Plant (Aphelandra squarrosa) is a tropical plant growing 1-3 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, with moderate growth in moist, well-drained soil, requiring indirect light and high moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Tropical
Height
0.5-1 meter
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil
Shade
Indirect light
Moisture
High
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Partial shade
Climatic Condition
Moderate
Temperature (°)
20-30
Humidity (%)
70-80
Potting media
Peat-based soil or orchid mix
Fertilizers
Potassium-rich
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
200-300 grams
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
5.5-6.5
Water Ph level
6.0-6.5
Soil EC
0.3-0.4 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
ornamental
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
2-5 years
Health Benefits
Used in ornamental gardening, promotes relaxation and calm
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% cactus mix, 30% perlite, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with a cactus-specific fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Spider Mites, Aphids
Symptoms
Wilting, brown spots, white powder, leaf drop
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil