Marketplace Genus

Zebra Plant / Aphelandra

Aphelandra

1 cultivar

The Aphelandra genus, best known by the popular Zebra Plant, is celebrated for its striking tropical foliage and structural, upright growth habit. These evergreen shrubby plants are distinguished by their large, dark green leaves that are heavily etched with contrasting bright white or pale yellow veins. Beyond the dramatic foliage, Aphelandra produces striking, four-sided floral bracts in vibrant shades of yellow, orange, or red, which often outlast the small, true tubular flowers hidden within them. In their native habitats, they grow as understory shrubs, making them exceptionally well-suited for shaded tropical gardens, warm conservatories, and high-humidity indoor plant collections. Plant enthusiasts highly value this genus for providing bold year-round texture and vivid seasonal color in tabletop containers and patio displays.