Aphelandra madrensis
Aphelandra madrensis
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
iNaturalist: © juan_josebenitez (iNaturalist #253702199)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Acanthaceae
- Genus:
- Aphelandra
- Species:
- Aphelandra madrensis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- orange, red
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with warm temperatures (70-75°F) and consistently moist conditions. Fresh seed shows better germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI