Aphelandra Species, Red Aphelandra
Aphelandratetragona

Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Aphelandra (af-el-AN-druh)
Species: tetragona (tet-ra-GON-uh)

Synonym:Aphelandra arborea

Synonym:Aphelandra cristata

Synonym:Aphelandra imperialis

Synonym:Aphelandra pulcherrima

Synonym:Justicia tetragona

Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Orange

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting