Aphelandra squarrosa
SAFFRON SPIKE, ZEBRA PLANT
Acanthaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
2m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Aphelandra squarrosa
SAFFRON SPIKE, ZEBRA PLANT
Acanthaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
2m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: Any time of the year

Leaves: dark green; veined white or yellow


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & cottage designs

Uses: informal hedge, pot, indoors, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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