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Acanthaceae
Aphelandra Species, Fiery Spike
Aphelandraaurantiaca
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Family
Acanthaceae
(ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Aphelandra
(af-el-AN-druh)
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Species
aurantiaca
(aw-ran-ti-AYE-kuh)
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Synonym
Aphelandra acutifolia
Aphelandra aurantiaca var. roezlii
Aphelandra aurantiaca var. stenophylla
Aphelandra bullata
Aphelandra fascinator
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color
Orange
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Unknown - Tell us
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Unknown - Tell us
Seed Collecting
Unknown - Tell us
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Honolulu, Hawaii
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