Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Acanthaceae

Genus:

Aphelandra

Species:

Aphelandra phrynioides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require warm temperatures (70-80°F) and high humidity for germination. Fresh seed germinates best.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI