Moisture

Due to the large leaf area and large water evaporation capacity of zebra flower, it is necessary to water a lot in the growing season. At the same time, it is necessary to often spray water on the leaves to improve the humidity of the air and prevent the withered edges of the leaves. In winter, it should be placed indoors with bright light, reduce watering appropriately, and keep the indoor temperature above 10 ℃. If there is heating in the room, it should be used to spray water with similar indoor temperature to the plants. After the flowering period, there is a dormancy period of 4 to 6 weeks. At this time, it is necessary to water less and apply less fertilizer, so as not to cause fallen leaves and rotten roots

Illumination

Zebra flowers like places with bright light, but they are afraid of direct light. They can usually be placed in front of windows with sufficient light. Pay attention to shade around noon in summer to avoid direct sunlight

Temperature

The suitable temperature for Zebra flower growth is 20-25 ℃, and flower buds will be formed only when the temperature is above 20 ℃. The indoor temperature shall not be lower than 10 ℃ in winter. If the temperature is too low, it will suffer from freezing injury and lead to blade falling off

Soil

It is required to be rich in humus and have good air permeability. It can be prepared by mixing rotten leaf soil or peat soil with one-third of vermiculite or perlite. After changing the soil, put the plant in a warm semi shade

Fertilization

From early summer to early autumn, during the period from flower bud differentiation to bud cultivation, compound liquid fertilizer can be applied every half a month to promote growth and bud flowers

Pruning method

Zebra flowers rarely grow lateral branches. They only need to start or prune in the cultivation process to control the height of the plant, maintain the overall shape, and promote lateral buds to achieve the purpose of more flowers. After the flowers wither, the residual flowers should be cut in time to avoid consuming too much nutrients