HOW TO TAKE CARE OF A ZEBRA PLANT "APHELANDRA SQUARROSA"

[@fragrantbloom]

I just bought it as my first plant ever! I really want it to grow into a healthy plant. Thank you for the information!

[@Never-mind1919]

Would love to know if you still have it and what light and watering you did since you got it. I just bought one and so far everything I’ve seen says they’re on the difficult side.

[@tinamorales4324]

Mine is EXTREMELY finicky. An extreme drama queen.

[@davidgonzalez5044]

that zebra plant is beautiful i can tell that you got good hand and know how to treat plants Donna

[@DonnaJoshi]

Ty ...yes this plant is very nice. :)

[@davidgonzalez5044]

@@DonnaJoshi you welcome sweetheart

[@Radiata77]

Thank you for the video, love the birds in the background haha

[@kona702]

Mine is starting to flower now! It's so pretty!

[@redrumax]

your budgies are fun

[@dictionaryzzz]

Mine is 1 year and 2 months old. It grew very leggy as it aged with only a couple leaves on a stalk. Needs to be watered almost daily or the edges of the leaves get crispy and brown. Also likes humidity so I put it in the bathroom.

[@cynthiasanchez6085]

Thank you so much for your comment;)

[@aw__ar3812]

Exactly the edges of the leaves of my plant is brown asll

[@aw__ar3812]

I ordered on a site where they said i only need to water it twice a week. Guess thats a lie

[@dictionaryzzz]

update: forgot I had commented here 3 years ago...plant has since died. I would say this plant is better suited for a greenhouse situation but if your up for a challenge go for it.

[@braydenhill556]

Love the colors in this plant

[@paulawilkinson6341]

I bought this plant I love it . I have 2 now one in my dining room an one in my bedroom

[@4Distractiononly]

Mine does not look like that lol. I've been so careful watering it and keeping it in bright indirect light. But it still lost it's lower leaves. I looks taller and has about 6 leaves as of now.

[@andrewpeyrot4023]

Thanks Donna!

[@beverleywheeler]

Ive had my plant for months now and it was in bloom when I got it and it's still in bloom and the bloom is getting bigger. It's October and still going strong

[@DonnaJoshi]

That's amazing! I'm happy to see it is doing so well. 😊

[@brunan9655]

You’re so pretty and your voice is sweet Five star for the tidy house

[@chrisrogers6215]

Hi Donna, Thank you for such an informative video. Was wondering what typically is the humidity level for your region you live in?

[@KareemHadee]

You have taken very good care of your zebra plant. I water mine a couple times a week currently in the winter time. Your plant is very vibrant and healthy. do you keep your plant in the kitchen? I would like to see the natural lighting that you give it. Mine is in a south-facing window and gets full sun.

[@DonnaJoshi]

Mine is sitting in a south window. A few plants are in front of it so it is approximately 2 feet from the window. :)

[@KareemHadee]

@@DonnaJoshi I have a similar setup. Have you ever tried to root a cutting?

[@vivienlys76]

Im excited to have this plant after watched ur video 😁

[@DonnaJoshi]

That's great! Best advise is to keep it moist. :) not soggy.

[@bilinmezkimene8520]

Hi Danna:thank you for your video and I wanna ask you a question?how a bout water and light?dose she like the sunlight for windows or not??where should i put her and how many times should I water her in a week?thank you already 🙏🏻

[@madisonhill437]

Such a pretty plant

[@rehutaitahana4089]

Mine is all stem, should I re pit and cover the stem up to leaves???

[@larryjohnny]

Are you using a pebble tray or humidifier?

[@DonnaJoshi]

A light mist from a humidifier would be very helpful. The moisture can help keep the leaves from drying out. 😊

[@bethjoy7675]

Hello. Do you have an update on your zebra plant ? Would like to know how it fared through the past few years, and if you have gained any new insights. 😊

[@DonnaJoshi]

Hi, thanks for visiting. I did give away alot of my plants when I got covid. I was quite sick and unfortunately for a while I couldn't take care of them. I have recovered quite a bit and am always ready to answer any questions. I found a few important details about the zebra plant. This is just my experience with my zebra plant. The zebra plant is a bit finicky so, be sure not to overwater. In an approximate 6 inch pot I would be sure to give really good indirect sunlight. Avoid drafts and don't move the plant around. Just leave it put. Water only approximately 1/4 cup water weekly. It doesn't like standing water. I noticed it can get root rot pretty easily. Good luck with your plant and keep me posted. Remember you only fail if you give up and you can always try again if it doesn't work out but,...it will! :)

[@bethjoy7675]

@@DonnaJoshi Thank you so much for sharing valuable insights learned. May good health follow you in the coming days and years!

[@AlphaOmeg-y3h]

I brought mines home after having it re-potted in store and forgot to water it for about two hours and the leaves got droopy. The leaves have perked back, but it doesn't look the same as when I purchased. You think it suffered major root shock?

[@abbyfairbrother6057]

I did this too. Mine is droopy and I'm panicking I broke it. How was yours?

[@stephaniehill1980]

Awesome plant

[@pbl2722]

Hello, may I ask where you got your zebra plant? I live in Wisconsin and ordered two zebra plants online. I water regularly, have never had them droop, and maintain 60-65% humidity. However the lower leaves are dropping on both plants. Not sure what I am doing wrong. It may be too cool in my home, temp 60 - 64. Any help is appreciated.

[@DonnaJoshi]

It's possible to be overwatering. Also, be careful of drafts. I got my plant from a private local nursery.

[@vivbrown4864]

Have just been given this zebra plant it only has a few leaves at the to and a long stem can i cut stem and place in water to root or is it better to use root blast and repot into ne soil

[@aishabegum9192]

Hi very good information video thanks. is zabra plant also called as fittonia ,nave plants its looks very same but my one is so small plants would my one grow as yours? Thanks

[@DonnaJoshi]

No this is not a fittonia. A fittonia is a little drama queen plant. She is finicky. The Zebra plant in my opinion so far is not quite as finicky. :)

[@aishabegum9192]

Donna Joshi thank you for replying it looks so smiler best wishes to you 😘💕👍🏻⭐️😊❤️

[@cricketjem119]

Thanks for tips. How do you know when to water it? Is it when top inch of soil is dry or when it is still moist but dried a little? How often in a week do you usually water it in growing season vs. winter?

[@DonnaJoshi]

I found this plant likes a small amount of water weekly. On a plant this size I water approximately 1/3 cup weekly at most. :)

[@cricketjem119]

@@DonnaJoshi thanks. I am surprised it likes very little water. I will see how my plant likes it.

[@lulukomanya]

Soil type?

[@lindanelson4963]

I just bought my zebra plants and was going to repot them but it is fall. The pot is kinda small but the plants aren't huge either. Should I wait till spring? Or is getting them into a bigger pot more important?

[@DonnaJoshi]

If u can wait it would be best. It is going into it's winter dormant stage.

[@lindanelson4963]

@@DonnaJoshi ok thanks

[@lonestarwolf-lv9zt]

Hi i am new to this plant do you know the leaves are like very sad leaves are bended like super sad

[@DonnaJoshi]

Failure to provide enough water will result in severe drooping and loss of lower leaves. Keep moist but not soggy. Water when top 1 inch is dry slightly. :)

[@lonestarwolf-lv9zt]

@@DonnaJoshi thanks

[@tinawilcox7026]

Hi! Thanks! Mine is almost 12" tall with big, dark green leaves. Bright light. I water when top 1-2" dry. My leaves are always pointing down. It's got a lot of new leaves, so it seems happy...do you have any suggestions? There are 2 plants in 2 separate pots with exactly the same care and the same issue. They have always pointed downwards. It's fall now and I would like to be able to keep them healthy. Thanks!

[@DonnaJoshi]

@@tinawilcox7026 your plant seems happy. It sounds like maybe the leaves are just heavy. Sounds like you are doing everything right. Wouldn't change anything. :)

[@Not_PretendingTV]

I take 2 showers a day. will it survive in the bathroom?

[@DonnaJoshi]

They love high humidity. 60-70 %. My guess would be yes. :)

[@johnjoshi6863]

Nice plant

[@agamketan3735]

Mine zebra plant have purple leaves.

[@fancyfaceq172]

Can you do an update on this plant

[@itzrissa2u]

It's probably dead by now. Zebra plants are evil. lol

[@vanessac.9630]

I got two an they are so picky Ive almost given up lol

[@rabanesnicoleellis]

hi. mine has 5 stems in one pot when i bought it. im thinking of repotting it. is it ok? and the bottom leaves are turning brown. its fall right now here.

[@DonnaJoshi]

Please wait till spring to repot. :)

[@kcluv123321]

I have one with a flower:)

[@bilinmezkimene8520]

Ms Donna how about the whither

[@pindorama01]

Please learn how to propaget it for cuttings. I try once but it did not work. I put mine in water but rotted. Thanks.

[@myp9526]

I propagated mine in water and it is doing great now. I let the cuttings dry out for 2 days before putting it in water. Make sure you change the water every few days. Roots grew very quickly so once the roots got about 2-3 inches long I planted them in soil. Good luck 👍🏽

[@GreasyWop]

This plant does not like bright direct afternoon sun. It likes morning sun and indirect bright light.

[@wandabryant6880]

Does the Zebra plant like to be crowded in the pot?

[@DonnaJoshi]

This plant does best when kept fairly compact. Repot in the Spring and only go up 1 pot size. :)

[@nuzlatulaudah3077]

Hi...i am from Indonesia ..

[@DonnaJoshi]

Welcome!

[@LYoung-op5ub]

Add mine since August has gas not grown. Now Jan 2021.

[@midoann]

Thank you for the explanation. Your zebra plant is beautiful. I can’t stop thinking about the birds in the house. I hope they were free, there is nothing more sad than seeing birds who flor miles from continent to continent being trapped in a cage. ):

[@navdeepsingh-pk5qk]

Donna,but I seen zebra is small plant,not?and Joshi?are you married abroad?

[@DonnaJoshi]

The Zebra plant can grow up to 2 feet indoors and 6 feet outdoors. Yes, I am married to Indian. :)

[@navdeepsingh-pk5qk]

@@DonnaJoshi very good 😙😙

[@navdeepsingh-pk5qk]

But a woman on youtube was saying that haworthia is zebra plant?I have question for you,can we grow haworthia is air conditioned bedroom in India?and what is maximum height of Haworthia plant?I want to keep that plant in small ceremic planter with hole and place on height somewhere in bedroom?

[@ew0211]

Are you reading from a script!

[@DonnaJoshi]

I actually research and document as not to leave out any information.