A Brazilian tropical plant with glossy dark green leaves striped white between deep veins, topped by golden bract spikes when in flower.
Description
Zebra plant has bold lance-shaped dark green leaves prominently veined in white that look hand-painted. Flowering stems carry pyramid-shaped spikes of bright yellow bracts with small short-lived flowers.
Cultivation
Zebra plant likes warmth, high humidity, and steady moisture with bright filtered light. Cold drafts and dry air make it drop leaves quickly.
Uses
A long-popular gift plant for its striped foliage and exotic yellow spikes, zebra plant adds long-lasting color to bright bathrooms and humid sunrooms.