Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Acanthaceae

Genus:

Aphelandra

Species:

Aphelandra heydeana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Shrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

red, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

21–42 days

Notes:

Requires warm temperatures (70-80°F) and high humidity for germination. Seeds lose viability quickly.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI