The Aphelandra Squarrosa’s Guide to Living Large and Looking Sharp

Zebra strapes & ụlọ ọla edo: aphelandra squala show

Aphelandra squala, nke sayensi dika Aphelandra freslate, hails from the tropical regions of South America, particularly Brazil. This plant is celebrated for its distinctive leaf color and form. Its deep green leaves are adorned with prominent white veined patterns, reminiscent of a zebra’s stripes, offering a delightful mottled appearance. As an evergreen shrub or sub-shrub, Aphelandra squala Nwere ike iru elu nke mita 1.8, na-acha uhie uhie-ojii ị ga na-atọ ụtọ.

Aphelandra squala

The plant’s inflorescence and flowers are also distinctive. Its terminal inflorescence resembles a pagoda, with golden yellow bracts that overlap like roof tiles, enveloping the flower stalks in an alternating fashion. The flowers are lip-shaped and light yellow, with a blooming period that lasts from summer into autumn, enduring for about a month. The ornamental value of this plant lies in its unique leaf color and form, as well as the striking contrast between its golden bracts and light yellow flowers, making it a popular choice for indoor decoration and landscape design.

Na-azụ ahịa aphelandra: Ntụziaka dị mkpa

1. Kemfe: Osisi a chọrọ ka ọkụ na-adịghị mma, ọ ga-echebe ya site na ìhè anyanwụ, nke nwere ike ịmịcha akwụkwọ, ebe enweghị ìhè nwere ike ibute nsị na uto nke uche.

2. Temperacho: Nke a osisi na-ahọrọ na-ekpo ọkụ na oke uto nke 18 Celsius C rue 25 Celsius C (65 Celsius F ruo 75 Celsius F). Ekwesịrị izere mgbanwe okpomọkụ na draịva na-eme mmiri ekwesịghị ịda n'okpuru 10 Celsius C n'oge oyi.

3. Iru mmiri: Iru mmiri dị oke mkpa maka aphelandra skwọrrosa, na ezigbo ọkwa 60-70%. A na-ete mmiri ma ọ bụ nke a na-ete mmiri na okwute nwere ike inye aka nọgide na-enwe iru mmiri dị mkpa.

4. Ala: Ala na-agbapụta nke acidic ma ọ bụ ala na-anọpụ iche nke na-anọgide na-eri. Igodo bụ iji mee ka ala ghara iru mmiri, n'ihi ya mkpa ọfụma.

5. Mmiri: Aphelandra Squarrosa needs consistently moist soil but should not be waterlogged. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, or when the plant’s weight is no longer substantial. Yellow leaves may indicate overwatering, while drooping leaves may signal underwatering. In winter, reduce watering as the plant’s growth slows.

6. Fatilaiza: Jiri fatịlaịza mmiri na-agbanye mmiri ọ bụla kwa izu ụbọchị abụọ na-eto eto (mmiri na nchikota)