Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Acanthaceae

Genus:

Aphelandra

Species:

Aphelandra variegata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

21–40 days

Notes:

Requires warm temperatures (70-75°F) and high humidity for germination. Seeds lose viability quickly.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI