Zebra Plant

Zebra Plant

Zebra Plant

Zebra Plants 'Aphelandra squarrosa' have beautiful graphic foliage and can flower! Shop all Zebra plants.


Light: 

  • Bright, indirect light to some direct sun (only for 3-4 hours)
  • WIll not tolerate medium or low light conditions 

Water: 

  • Likes to stay consistently moist but not too soggy 
  • Water roughly once every 7-10 days, or when you see the topsoil dry out 

Humidity: 

  • Humidity is prefered - but average household humidity is fine

Soil Type: 

  • Needs a balanced mix that is moisture retentive but also well draining 
  • 1 part soil, 1 part perlite, 1 part peat moss or coco coir is a good balance 

Toxicity Level: 

  • Non-toxic to animals 

Additional Information:

  • When cared for correctly, they can make pretty yellow flowers
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West-facing light

In the window getting direct sun: Majesty Palm, Philodendron Selloum, Philodendron Xanadu, Euphorbia, Coconut Palm, Cordyline, Yucca, Sago Palm

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: Philodendron, Palms, Monstera, Alocasia, Ficus, Hoya, Peperomia, Pothos.

South-facing light

In the window getting bright direct sun: Majesty Palm, Euphorbia, Cordyline, Philodendron, Ficus, Alocasia,

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: Palms, Monstera, Hoya, Peperomia, Pothos, Calathea, Ferns, Snake Plants

East-facing light

In the window getting unobstructed bright direct morning sun: (Some) Philodendron Cordatum, Ficus Midnight, Pothos, Kentia Palm, Peperomia, Calathea, Ferns, Dracaena, Bella Palm, Pothos,

In filtered or indirect light away from the window: Golden Pothos, Jade Pothos, Pothos Silver Splash, Snake Plants, Dracaena Lisa, zz plants

East-facing light is low to moderate light for plants. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your East-facing window.

North-facing Light

In the window getting unobstructed light: Philodendron Cordatum, Pothos, Peperomia, Calathea, Ferns, Dracaena, Bella Palm, Pothos

Away from the window: Snake Plants, Dracaena Lisa, zz plants

North-facing light is the lowest light possible for plants. In low light plants need less water and can be difficult to care for. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your North-facing window.