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Aphelandra Species, Red Aphelandra

Aphelandratetragona

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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
tetragona (tet-ra-GON-uh)
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Synonym
Aphelandra arborea
Aphelandra cristata
Aphelandra imperialis
Aphelandra pulcherrima
Justicia tetragona
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

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Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Orange
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Naples, Florida

Palm Beach, Florida

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