Zebra Snowflake (Aphelandra), 4-Inch Pot

Make room on a bright shelf for Zebra Snowflake, an Aphelandra with broad, glossy, pointed green leaves crossed by generous white veining and striping. Its bold contrast makes a compact tabletop accent. Under suitable conditions, yellow flower bracts may appear above the leaves in spring and summer.

Points of interest and size

• One live Zebra Snowflake Aphelandra in a 4-inch nursery grow pot.
• Estimated mature indoor size: about 1–2 feet tall and wide.
• Leaf pattern, plant height and fullness vary naturally.

Care guide

• Light: Bright, filtered or indirect light supports its leaf pattern; protect it from harsh direct afternoon sun.
• Water: Check regularly and water as the soil surface begins to dry. Water thoroughly, let the pot drain, and keep the mix lightly moist during active growth without leaving it soggy. Reduce frequency during cooler, darker months.
• Soil: Use a rich, well-draining indoor potting mix with some perlite for aeration in a pot with drainage holes.
• Humidity and temperature: Moderate to high humidity helps protect the foliage from dry edges. Keep warm, ideally around 65–80°F, away from cold drafts and heating vents.
• Feeding: During active spring and summer growth, apply a balanced houseplant fertilizer diluted according to the label every 4–6 weeks; reduce or pause in winter.
• Pruning: Remove yellow or damaged leaves and spent bracts with clean scissors. Pinch back leggy stems just above a leaf node to encourage a fuller shape.
• Repotting: Check roots in spring and move up one pot size when crowded, using fresh draining mix and maintaining the original planting depth.
• Propagation: Root a healthy stem-tip cutting with at least one node from an established plant in a lightly moist, airy medium in warm, humid, bright indirect light.

Pet safety

Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. This ornamental plant is not intended for eating; keep it out of reach of small children.

What you receive

One live Zebra Snowflake Aphelandra in a 4-inch nursery grow pot. Your plant may differ from photos in leaf pattern, height and fullness. A decorative planter shown in a styled image is not included.

Optional decorative planter

See it styled in the white Basel 4.7-inch planter, sold separately. Measure the nursery pot’s outside width before ordering to confirm fit. Basel has no drainage hole, so remove the nursery pot to water, let it drain, then return it.