Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Acanthaceae

Genus:

Odontonema

Species:

Odontonema cuspidatum

USDA Symbol:

ODCU

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

180 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun,Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers organic matter-rich environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm, moist conditions. More commonly propagated by cuttings.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI