This plant's deep green and white striped leaves led to its common name of Zebra Plant, but its striking yellow flower stems also attract attention. What you are most likely to see is the bracts, a specialised kind of leaf that supports the flowers of this plant. The bright yellow column of the bract erupts with long, yellow flowers, which last only a few days, while the bract itself will last several months. Once it has finished flowering, you can still enjoy the striking foliage for a while yet, and if you propagate the plant, the new one should flower again in future! Choose this stunning plant for its striking flower stem, and keep it around for the bright, patterned foliage. **Scientific Name** Aphelandra squarrosa 'Dania' (simple male, with recurved leaf tips, cultivar: Dania) **Common Name** Zebra Plant **Origin** Native to tropical Brazil **Light** Make sure these plants get plenty of light. This should be mostly indirect, but they will love a couple of hours of direct sun in a