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
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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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