Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Acanthaceae

Genus:

Aphelandra

Species:

Aphelandra sericantha

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

150 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 (70-75°F) and high humidity for germination. Seeds have short viability.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI