Aphelandra squarrosa ‘Botanica’, the Zebra Plant, is a bold tropical beauty with glossy dark green leaves boldly striped in bright white veins, crowned by dramatic golden-yellow flower bracts. A high-impact foliage and flowering plant in one.

Origins
Aphelandra squarrosa is native to the Atlantic coastal rainforests of Brazil, where it grows as a shrub in the warm, shaded, humid understorey.

Soil and Substrate
Our Simply Houseplant Potting Mix is a peat-free, free-draining blend that holds the steady moisture this tropical shrub enjoys.