Have you brought home a stunning, stripey zebra plant (Aphelandra squarrosa), captivated by its glossy, dark green leaves and dramatic white veins, only to watch it begin to droop and look unhappy a few weeks later? If you’re nodding along, please know you’re not alone. This tropical beauty has a reputation for being a bit…
There’s nothing quite like the striking, striped foliage of a Zebra Plant (Aphelandra squarrosa) to bring a touch of the tropics into your home. You picked it out, found the perfect spot, and admired its glossy, patterned leaves. But then, it happens. You spot a brown edge, then a full brown leaf, and soon you’re…
Have you ever looked at your gorgeous, stripey zebra plant and felt something was just… off? Maybe its leaves are looking a little lackluster, its growth has stalled, or it just seems cramped and unhappy in its current home. It’s a common feeling for even the most dedicated plant parents! If you’re nodding along, I…
Have you ever fallen in love with a plant at the nursery, captivated by its stunning, graphic leaves, only to bring it home and realize you don’t have a perfect, sun-drenched spot for it? It’s a common challenge for so many of us who want to fill every corner of our homes with greenery. The…
Have you looked at your gorgeous, stripey Zebra Plant (Aphelandra squarrosa) lately and thought, “Wow, you’re getting a bit… gangly?” One day it’s a perfectly compact, leafy masterpiece, and the next it seems to be stretching for the ceiling, leaving a trail of bare stem in its wake. If you’re nodding along, please know you’re…
Are you scrolling through endless photos of houseplants, searching for that perfect one? The one with dazzling looks that doesn’t demand your entire weekend to care for it, but still makes a bold statement? I get it. Finding a plant that balances stunning aesthetics with tangible rewards can feel like searching for a needle in…
Have you walked past your stunning Zebra Plant, only to do a double-take? Those iconic, deep green leaves with their electric white stripes are suddenly blushing a shade of red, purple, or bronze. It’s a moment that can make any plant parent’s heart skip a beat. I know that feeling well. You’ve given your plant…
Does your stunning zebra plant look a little… stretched out? Perhaps it’s a bit top-heavy, with more bare stem showing than you’d like. It’s a common story with these gorgeous houseplants, but don’t you worry for a second. That “leggy” look is a simple problem with an even simpler solution. I promise, learning how to…
Have you ever walked past your stunning zebra plant, only to see its gorgeous, striped leaves dramatically drooping, looking sad and defeated? If you’re nodding your head, you’re not alone. This tropical beauty, with its bold foliage and vibrant yellow flowers, has a reputation for being a bit of a drama queen, especially when it…