{"product_id":"saffron-spike-zebra","title":"Saffron Spike Zebra","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Aphelandra squarrosa, known as the Saffron Spike Zebra, is one of the most visually striking and boldly graphic foliage plants available for indoor growing — and when in bloom, it becomes one of the most spectacular flowering houseplants in existence. Its large, glossy, deep green leaves are dramatically banded with vivid ivory-white veining that creates a precise, high-contrast zebra stripe pattern across every leaf surface — a natural graphic design so bold and perfect it looks almost artificial. But the Zebra Plant's greatest surprise is its flower — a dramatic, architectural golden-yellow cone-shaped inflorescence that erupts from the centre of the plant, its bracts stacked in a precise geometric tower of blazing yellow that contrasts magnificently with the dark green and white striped foliage below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Light:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright indirect light; the bolder the light (without direct sun), the more vivid and pronounced the white zebra stripe veining becomes — a north or east-facing bright windowsill is ideal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Water:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep consistently and evenly moist — never allow to dry out completely and never waterlog. Use room-temperature water; cold water shocks this tropical plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Soil: \u003c\/strong\u003eRich, well-draining potting mix with added perlite; consistently moist but well-aerated soil is the key to keeping this plant thriving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDemands high humidity — one of the more humidity-sensitive indoor plants; mist daily or use a humidifier, especially in Dubai's dry, air-conditioned interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Fertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFeed every two weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength; increase to a phosphorus-rich feed when the flower spike begins to develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis product includes the plant and pot as displayed in the image. The stated size includes both the plant and the pot. As a living product, natural variation in leaf shape, size, and fullness is expected depending on the season and individual growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Growhub AE","offers":[{"title":"30cm - 40cm","offer_id":54522236928318,"sku":"78684","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4664\/4286\/files\/SaffronSpikeZebra_1.jpg?v=1790676031","url":"https:\/\/growhub.ae\/products\/saffron-spike-zebra","provider":"growhub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}