Aphelandra viscosa
Aphelandra viscosa
- Native to:
- Peru
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Acanthaceae
- Genus:
- Aphelandra
- Species:
- Aphelandra viscosa
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Shrub
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- 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:
- Seeds require fresh conditions and consistent warmth. Surface sow with light coverage as light may aid germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI