Aphelandra aurantiaca
FIERY SPIKE
Acanthaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1.3m
Plant habit
 
1.2m

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Origins: Mexico, Central America, South America

Other Botanical Names: Aphelandra acutifolia, A. bullata, A. fascinator, A. glischrochlamys, A. leiophylla, A. lonchochlamys, A. nana, A. paraensis, A. phalacra, A. repanda, A. roezlei, A. sciophila, A. simplex, A. uribei, Harrachia repanda, Hemisandra aurantiaca

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Aphelandra aurantiaca
FIERY SPIKE
Acanthaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1.3m
Plant habit
 
1.2m

FEATURES

Flowers: orange or red

Flowering Time: early winter to late winter

Leaves: dark green; veined silver-grey


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & cottage designs

Uses: informal hedge, pot, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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