Aphelandra hartwegiana (Yellow Aphelandra ) - Video 1

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Botanical name: Aphelandra hartwegiana

Common name: Yellow Aphelandra

Family: Acanthaceae

Origin: Panama and Colombia

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunRegular waterYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowers
Aphelandra hartwegiana
Yellow Aphelandra - is getting ready to bloom! Soon it will be shooting its curious yellow flowers out of these "candles".


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Aphelandra hartwegiana, Yellow Aphelandra

Yellow Aphelandra. Yellow flowers emerge out of long orange stalks in the fall time. Pretty and unusual! A tall, shrubby perennial with very long terminal inflorescences that are very unique and showy, with yellow flowers protruding from orange calyces in succession over many days. Grows nicely in full sun in south Florida, but it will also tolerate quite shady conditions.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot, very large plant