Aphelandra squarrosa

zebra plant

Eventual height & spread

Aphelandra squarrosa

zebra plant

  • with blue glazed pot
  • £22.98
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  • with mustard glazed pot
  • £22.98
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  • with olive glazed pot
  • £26.98
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  • with white glazed pot
  • £26.98
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  • 13cm pot | 30cm tall
  • £16.99
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  • Standard £5.99
  • Next/Named Day £10.99
  • Position: bright but indirect light
  • Soil: general-purpose potting compost
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Hardiness: tender (indoors only)
  • Current height: approximately 30cm (+ or - 10% including the pot)
  • Pot cover: choose a 14cm pot cover to give a good fit over the pot


A petite evergreen tropical shrub renowned for its striking allure as a houseplant. Its elongated ovate leaves, up to 22cm (9in) in length, exhibit a striking dark green hue intricately veined with prominent white lines, evoking an elegant zebra-like pattern. While occasionally producing terminal spikes of waxy-yellow flowers that last for approximately six weeks, it's the captivating foliage that truly distinguishes this plant. Aphelandra squarrosa is a splendid, non-toxic ornamental addition to a jungle-themed conservatory or any warm, well lit and humid interior space.

Please note that the plant comes in a 13cm nursery pot as standard, unless a decorative pot cover is included as an option.


  • Home care:
    This plant needs warmth and humidity. If you have a warm, light bathroom that could be perfect. Otherwise stand the pot on a tray of damp pebbles to try and keep the humidity levels up and/or mist regularly. Keep the temperature at a minimum of 16°C, warmer if possible. Water regularly in the summer, reducing through the winter, and feed with a liquid fertiliser in spring/summer every 3-4 weeks.
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