Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Acanthaceae

Genus:

Aphelandra

Species:

Aphelandra bahiensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Shrub

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates best. Requires warm temperatures and consistent moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI