Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Acanthaceae

Genus:

Aphelandra

Species:

Aphelandra speciosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

orange, red

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

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 around 21-24°C and consistent moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI