It's a "Zebra" plant.
Aphelandra Squarrosa is the official name.
I'm not familiar with the botanical names of plants.
The name was on the tag that came with the plant .
This is where it was attached.
Here is a closeup.
I put the top in some water.
Is this what's supposed to happen when the plant grows or is it a disease?
Originally the flowers were bright yellow.
Will the top grow into another plant?
I am sorry, John, I can't help you. But I did want to tell you what a pretty plant it is...even with the broken top~~~
ReplyDeleteMaybe it's just a flower that falls off when it's time has come?
DeleteMi spiace non ho nessun consiglio che possa aiutarti per quella meravigliosa pianta!
ReplyDeletePensavo che forse è come dici tu che è sfiorita oppure che sia un figliolo da trapianto!
Un abbraccio e buona giornata da Beatris
Dovrò aspettare per vedere se un altro fiore cresce in cima.
DeleteHave Buona giornata Beatris.
I leave plant tags buried in the soil, so that I don't forget what things are called. Most of my plants die however, so I have no advice to offer, sadly.
ReplyDeleteI also bury them but I don't like them sticking out like at the nursery.
DeleteI may try putting the tag under the plant but then I'll have to be careful because the tag may get lost if I move the plant!