Does this sound familiar? You look over at your beloved Zebra Plant, and it’s not the compact, vibrant stunner you brought home. Instead, it’s a lanky, top-heavy shadow of its former self, with a long, bare stem and a tuft of leaves reaching for the ceiling. It’s a classic case of an overgrown zebra plant,…
Have you ever been captivated by the stunning, dark green leaves and bold white stripes of a Zebra Plant (Aphelandra squarrosa) at your local nursery? You bring it home, full of excitement, only to watch its vibrant leaves start to droop and crisp within weeks. It’s a story I hear all the time, and trust…
Have you ever been completely captivated by the dramatic, deep green leaves and brilliant white veins of a Zebra Plant, only to bring one home and watch it mysteriously droop? You’re not alone. This tropical beauty has a reputation for being a bit of a diva, but I’m here to let you in on a…
Does your once-vibrant Zebra Plant (Aphelandra squarrosa) look a little… stretched out? Maybe it’s a bit leggy, with a tuft of gorgeous striped leaves at the top and a lot of bare stem below. It’s a classic story we hear all the time at Greeny Gardener, and it can leave you feeling a bit stumped….
That gut-wrenching moment when you see your stunning Zebra Plant—the one with those dramatic, deep green leaves and electrifying white veins—starting to droop and fade is a feeling every plant parent knows too well. It’s a real heartbreaker, isn’t it? But please, don’t head for the compost bin just yet. I promise you that in…
We’ve all been there. You walk by your stunning, stripey friend, the Zebra Plant (Aphelandra squarrosa), and your heart sinks. The once-vibrant leaves are drooping, yellowing, and looking utterly lifeless. It’s a gut-wrenching moment for any plant parent, leaving you wondering if your beautiful houseplant is officially a zebra plant dead and destined for the…
Have you ever brought home a stunning Zebra Plant (Aphelandra squarrosa), captivated by its glossy, dark green leaves and dramatic white veins, only to watch it struggle a few weeks later? You’re not alone. Many gardeners find this plant a bit of a diva, with its tendency for crispy leaves and sudden dramatic wilting. It…
Have you ever brought home a charming little Zebra Plant (Aphelandra squarrosa), captivated by its bold, white-striped leaves, only to wonder, “Just how big is this beauty going to get?” It’s a question every plant parent asks, and you’re not alone in wanting to give your new green friend the perfect space to thrive. It…
Have you ever fallen for the dramatic, white-veined leaves and stunning yellow flowers of a zebra plant (Aphelandra squarrosa), only to watch it sadly decline a few months later? You’re not alone. It’s a common story that has given this tropical beauty a reputation for being a fussy, short-lived houseplant. But I’m here to promise…