Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Aphelandra (af-el-AN-druh) (Info)
Species: mirabilis (mih-RAB-ih-liss) (Info)
Category:
Herbs
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Red
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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