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Aphelandra Squarrosa Zebra Plant 130mm
$14.99
Aphelandra squarrosa, popularly known as Zebra plant is from Acanthaceae family and native to Atlantic Forest vegetation of Brazil. This plant is also known as Zebra plant and popular houseplant for its flower bracts and oval-shaped, dark green leaves with prominent white colored veins similar to the zebra stripes. It is a compact easy-to-care shrub that will give a tropical vibe to your home. Perfect for beginners.
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Aphelandra squarrosa, commonly known as Zebra plant, is an absolute stunner for it’s oval-shaped, dark green leaves with white zebra stripes.
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Aphelandra - Zebra Plant Lighting & Position
Zebra plant will do best in bright indoor light and will tolerate a medium amount of dappled morning sunlight but prolonged exposure may result in leaf burn and in some cases leaf loss.
Aphelandra - Zebra Plant Watering
It’s important to keep up a regular watering routine. In summer you want to keep the soil moist but not soggy. To monitor this, you can use your finger to poke into the top 5 cm of potting mix and feel the soil moisture level before watering. If it feels particularly wet, let it dry out for longer. Overwatering can lead to fungal issues or root rot. Try watering once or twice a week, but always testing the soil first to see if watering is necessary. During winter, when the plant isn’t in an active growing phase you should reduce watering frequency and use tepid/room temperature water.
With almost all plants, drainage is essential. Ensure that whatever vessel your plant is in, there are sufficient holes in the bottom to allow excess water to freely drain from the pot and away from the plant’s roots.
Sudden loss of leaves can be caused by exposure to cold air, excessive direct sun or dryness at the roots. Brown leaf tips and leaf edges are an indicator that the air is too dry - see below for tips to increase localised humidity.
Aphelandra - Zebra Plant Humidity
Zebra plant will do best with a high level of ambient humidity. Keep them clear of heaters or aircon units - these dry out the air and can quickly damage their leaves. Some tips for increasing humidity include grouping plants together, placing pots on a pebble tray, or - if you want to go all-out - buy a small humidifier online and place it in amongst your rainforest friends!
N.b. misting with a spray bottle will only improve humidity temporarily, and if done excessively can lead to fungal issues. Misting should only be done occasionally and is most effective as part of your leaf cleaning routine. (Mist and then gently wipe leaves with a cloth to clear away dust from the leaf surface.)
Aphelandra - Zebra Plant Fertiliser
Feed with liquid fertiliser fortnightly over the warm, growing period and not at all over the cooler winter months.
We recommend using our Plant Food available here.
Aphelandra - Zebra Plant Extra Tips
To encourage lateral branching and bushier growth, periodically prune your plant to just above a node. (A node is the spot on a stem where leaves emerge).It’s completely normal for older leaves, lower down on the stem of the plant, to fade in colour and brown off as they age. Prune off any damaged or dying leaves using a sharp pair of scissors or secateurs so that the plant can put more energy into the newer, healthier growth.
Aphelandra - Zebra Plant Toxicity
Non - toxic.
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Orders placed from Mon, 22nd Apr to Sun 10pm, 12th May will follow the following delivery schedule.
Destination
– Metro – We Deliver Within A 50km Radius Of Major Cities
– Regional- If you are not within 50km of a metro city, shop at our regional store and we offer a select range of plants that can be posted through Australia Post
Shipping Costs
– Free shipping is available to Metro areas (Zone 1- within 25km of CBD) if you spend over $299. Zone 2+3 receive a $15 discount over this spend. Regional freight doesn't get discounted freight.
– Shipping is $25.95. Orders up to 50km outside of the CBD are hand delivered to your door. Those outside of the 50km zone can shop in our Regional store and deliveries are sent via Australia Post via Regular Post.
– $5.95 handling fee is applied to all orders for cardboard, packing and dispatch. Regional orders are charged at $3 per item. Dispatching via AusPost takes a lot of care and detail. Each plant is individually wrapped, taped and stuck to the base of the box.
– If you shop more than once during your cycle, just add your order number at checkout to combine your order and receive free shipping.
– Please note WA, NT and TA are not currently available on our online shop and we can't ship to these areas.
Delivery Lead time
Please note that the delivery timeline is an estimate only, and we cannot guarantee delivery on or before a specific date. However, in many cases, orders are delivered earlier than estimated. Please allow extra time for your deliveries to arrive during busy periods.
– Brisbane - Thu, 16th May to Sun 19th May
– Sydney – Mon, 20th May to Sun, 26th May
– Melbourne – Tues, 21st May to Sun, 26th May
– Canberra – Thu, 23rd May to Sun, 26th May
– Adelaide – Mon, 20th May to Fri, 24th May
– Regional Store – Dispatch will occur by Sat, 18th May. We offer Regular Australia Post delivery. All Regional orders are dispatched from our Brisbane warehouse.
– Please note pick-ups are no longer facilitated.
What if I’m not home?
Please note we will attempt 1 delivery to your location. If you’re not home, our driver will find a safe spot to leave your order. If unsuccessful and it’s not safe to leave, you will be required to collect your order from our storage facility. You’ll get a notification about your missed delivery, so you can pick your item up in person. Please email our team so we can confirm a date and time for you to pick it up.
Notes
– Delivery to a Parcel collection point is not possible.
– Please ensure the address you have nominated can accept deliveries on the weekend and during the week including holidays. We are not able to facilitate – only weekend and only weekday deliveries.
– We are also not able to update with ETA on timings other than the above delivery window, as this does become quite hard for us to manage expectations.
– Changes to delivery addresses are not possible once the order is placed.
We will do our best when packing but please allow for some leaf damage during transportation due to packaging or climate change. If your plant looks like it has wilted during transit, we recommend giving it some water right away – this should help it to recover and settle in or reach out to our horticulturalists on Facebook for more help.
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