- Aphelandra squarrosa
Taxobox
name = Zebra Plant
image_width = 250px
regnum =Plant ae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Magnoliopsida
ordo =Lamiales
familia =Acanthaceae
genus = "Aphelandra "
species = " A. squarrosa"
binomial = " Aphelandra squarrosa"
binomial_authority = Nees" Aphelandra squarrosa" (Zebra Plant) is a plant species in the family
Acanthaceae , which is native toAtlantic Forest vegetation ofBrazil . This plant is often used as ahouse plant . This plant is cited inFlora Brasiliensis byCarl Friedrich Philipp von Martius .Plant Care
This plant likes lots of light, but not direct. It does not bloom often, but it can be encouraged to bloom by prolonged daily exposure to light. It is also very sensitive to moisture content. Too much or too little water will cause the lower leaves to brown and fall off. It likes to be kept moist but not wet. On average needs small amounts of water often rather than a thorough watering once in a while.
The plant flourishes when the temperature is in the range of 65-70F; and will suffer if the temperature drops below 60F for a prolonged period.
ee also
*
List of plants of Atlantic Forest vegetation of Brazil External links
* [http://web1.msue.msu.edu/imp/modzz/00000124.html Michigan State University Extension: "Aphelandra squarrosa"]
*pt icon [http://florabrasiliensis.cria.org.br/search?taxon_id=20933 Flora Brasiliensis: "Aphelandra squarrosa"]
Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.
