Aphelandra squamosal (Fiery Spike, Red Aphelandra) Zebra plant is a beautiful shrub with glossy white striped leaves mainly used as house plant. The yellow tubular flower is surrounded by yellow bracts (petal-like leaves) which will attract hummingburds. Grow zebra plant in partial sun or shade and lightly acid, well-drained loamy soil . Hot midday sun should be avoided and water should be reduced during the cooler winter months. As for outside it can be used as a accent shrub for shaded borders.
Landscape Information French Name: Aphélandre écailleuse , Plante zèbre Plant Type: Shrub Origin: northern South America and the West Indies Heat Zones: 9, 10, 11, 12 Hardiness Zones: 11, 12, 13 Uses: Specimen, Border Plant, Container Size/Shape Growth Rate: Fast Tree Shape: Spreading, Upright Canopy Symmetry: Irregular Canopy Density: Dense Canopy Texture: Medium Height at Maturity: 1 to 1.5 m Spread at Maturity: 1 to 1.5 meters Time to Ultimate Height: 5 to 10 Years
Plant Image Aphelandra squamosal (Fiery Spike, Red Aphelandra)
Botanical Description Foliage Leaf Arrangement: Opposite Leaf Venation: Pinnate Leaf Persistance: Evergreen Leaf Type: Odd Pinnately compund Leaf Blade: 10 - 20 Leaf Shape: Oval Leaf Margins: Undulate Leaf Textures: Smooth, Medium Leaf Scent: No Fragance Color(growing season): Green Color(changing season): Green Flower Image Flower Flower Showiness: True Flower Size Range: 10 - 20 Flower Type: Catkin Flower Scent: No Fragance Flower Color: Orange, Red Seasons: Summer, Fall Trunk Trunk Has Crownshaft: False Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Suspected to breakage Number of Trunks: Single Trunk Trunk Esthetic Values: Not Showy Fruit Seasons: Summer, Fall Aphelandra squamosal (Fiery Spike, Red Aphelandra)
Horticulture Management Tolerance Frost Tolerant: No Heat Tolerant: Yes Drought Tolerant: No Salt Tolerance: Poor Requirements Soil Requirements: Sand Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral Water Requirements: Moderate Light Requirements: Part, Shade Management Toxity: No Leaf Image Invasive Potential: No Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No Pruning Requirement: Little needed, to develop a strong structure Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: Yes Surface Rooting: No Life Span: Less than 25 Diseases: Powdery Mildew Edible Parts: None Pests: Mites, Thrips, Aphids Plant Propagations: Cutting MORE IMAGES
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