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Although zebra plants ( Aphelandra squarrosa ) have a reputation for being among the hardest-to-please houseplants, their showy, white-striped leaves and sunny bracts help them rank them among gardeners’ favorites, too.

Before we dive in, it is worth noting that a few other houseplants go by the common name of “zebra plant,” including Dipteracanthus spp. , Haworthia spp. , and Cryptanthus zonatus .…