How to tend a Aphelandra squarrosa

Also known as: Justicia macrophylla Spreng., Ruellia comosa Vell., Aphelandra chrysops W.Bull, Aphelandra coccinea Rizzini, Aphelandra concinna Rizzini, Aphelandra illustrata Jacob-Makoy ex T.Moore & Mast., Aphelandra leopoldii Van Houtte, Aphelandra oostachya Wawra, Aphelandra squarrosa var. angustifolia Nees, Aphelandra squarrosa var. citrina Planch., Aphelandra squarrosa var. laxior Nees, Aphelandra squarrosa var. leopoldii Van Houtte, Aphelandra louisae Pynaert

Watering

Likes wet environments, water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, grows in sunny places, but avoid direct strong light

Soil

Soil with loose texture or special humus soil

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Tropical Americas
Category
Acanthaceae, Aphelandra
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period July-September
Flower colors
yellow
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