Day 2 🪴🌱

🍀 APHELANDRA
A beautiful and striking plant known for its:

•⁠ ⁠Vibrant, colorful blooms in shades of yellow, orange, and red
•⁠ ⁠Unique, fuzzy leaves with a soft, velvety texture
•⁠ ⁠Ability to thrive in bright, indirect light, making it perfect for rooms with plenty of natural light
•⁠ ⁠Compact growth habit, making it a great choice for smaller spaces
•⁠ ⁠Low-maintenance requirements, allowing it to tolerate some neglect

Some fun facts:

•⁠ ⁠Aphelandra is a genus of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae
•⁠ ⁠There are over 100 species of Aphelandra, with many more hybrids and cultivars
•⁠ ⁠Aphelandra is also known as the "Zebra Plant" due to its striking leaf patterns

If you have an Aphelandra, you might want to know that it prefers:

•⁠ ⁠Well-draining soil and moderate watering
•⁠ ⁠Fertilization during the growing season (spring and summer)
•⁠ ⁠Pruning to maintain shape and encourage new growth