{"product_id":"aphelandra-zebra-plant-live-potted-houseplant","title":"Zebra Plant (Aphelandra squarrosa), 4-Inch Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eGive a bright shelf a bold botanical accent with Zebra Plant (\u003cem\u003eAphelandra squarrosa\u003c\/em\u003e). Broad, glossy, pointed oval leaves carry striking cream-white veins against deep green, creating the striped look behind its name. Under favorable conditions, yellow flower bracts may appear above the foliage in spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePoints of interest and size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne live Zebra Plant in a \u003cstrong\u003e4-inch nursery grow pot\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated mature indoor size: approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 feet tall and wide\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf markings, size and fullness vary naturally; blooms are not guaranteed at delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect or filtered light suits its patterned leaves. Avoid harsh direct afternoon sun and very dim spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check regularly and water when the soil surface begins to dry, allowing excess to drain completely. Keep the mix lightly moist during active growth rather than soggy or repeatedly bone dry; reduce frequency in cooler, darker months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a rich but well-draining indoor potting mix with perlite for aeration, in a container with drainage holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity and temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high humidity supports healthy foliage. Keep warm, ideally around 65–80°F, away from cold drafts and drying heating vents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e During spring and summer growth, use a balanced houseplant fertilizer diluted according to its label every 4–6 weeks. Reduce or pause in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove yellow or damaged leaves and spent flower bracts with clean scissors. Pinch or trim leggy growth just above a leaf node to encourage a fuller shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check roots each spring and move up one pot size when crowded, using fresh well-draining mix and maintaining the original planting depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Take a healthy stem-tip cutting with at least one node from an established plant. Root in a lightly moist, airy medium under warm, humid, bright indirect conditions; new growth signals establishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePet safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e This ornamental plant is not intended for eating; keep it out of reach of small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne live Zebra Plant in a 4-inch nursery grow pot. Leaf pattern, size and fullness vary. A decorative planter shown in a styled photo is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptional decorative planter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee it styled with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/basel-4-7-inch-planter-white\"\u003ewhite Basel 4.7-inch planter\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esold separately\u003c\/strong\u003e. Measure the nursery pot’s outside width before ordering to confirm fit. Basel has no drainage hole: remove the grow pot for watering and let it drain before returning it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CTS Air Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51856023355623,"sku":"2X-XJOX-JSIL","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3120\/8167\/files\/image_91dee399-2293-450c-99e6-53c106ed5808.png?v=1790463660","url":"https:\/\/ctsairplants.com\/products\/aphelandra-zebra-plant-live-potted-houseplant","provider":"CTS Air Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}