The Zebra Plant, in bloom
This zebra plant (Aphelandra squarrosa) is one of the showier residents on the grow-light shelf — striking white-veined leaves year round, and a bright yellow bloom spike when it's happy. It's a humidity-loving tropical, so it earns its spot under lights rather than on a plain windowsill.
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