Aphelandra squarrosa 6in Zebra Plant evergreen Edible seeds known as pinyon

Edible seeds known as pinyon nuts

blue flower spikes from summer through fall

Shiny green summer foliage turns burgundy red in fall

tall and 6-8 ft

Climbing rose with semi-double

Aphelandra squarrosa 6in Zebra Plant evergreen Edible seeds known as pinyonCommon Names: Zebra Plant, Saffron Spike. Description: Shiny dark green leaves with contrasting bright white veins. Rarely blooms as a houseplant, but when it does it has attractive yellow flower bracts. Light: Bright, indirect light. Can lose leaves with too little light. Water: Keep moist, but not wet or oversaturated. Other Care: This plant flourishes in high humidity. Origins: Native to Brazil. Interesting Facts: The spike has overlapping bracts