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Aphelandra tetragona

Also Known As

  • Red Aphelandra

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-9'
  • W: 2'-8'

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Aphelandra tetragona plant details

Aphelandra tetragona is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aphelandra tetragona

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: acanthaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 8 FT - wide, 2 FT - 9 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aphelandra tetragona

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Creating a show of stunning glory, the eye-riveting blooms of this upright grower arrive throughout the summer. Easy to grow and a native to South America and the West Indies, it has large plumes of rich orange-red blooms. Culturally, it will flower in full sun-to-shaded locations and its size can be maintained by a hard pruning once the blooming season has finished. A great variety where height and brilliant color is desired.

Gardening facts about Aphelandra tetragona plant

How to Grow Aphelandra tetragona

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
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