Aphelandra Species

I like taller plants with showy blooms, although my garden is more geared towards taller plants with showey, colorful foliage where you d...Read Moreon't have to wait for blooms to get color. I planted this plant in a windy location. It does not seem to be bothered by the wind, swaying to and fro in the breeze without damage. It gets half a day in the sun and half a day in the shade. It needs plenty of water in the beginning while it establishes itself. After that, a bit of fertilizer here and there and the Florida weather takes care of the rest: an autopilot plant. The bloom spikes are astounding, producing reddish-orange blooms. It is now 4 feet high (1,2 m). When it reaches 6 feet high (2m), I will prune it and propagate the cuttings. I could definitely stand having more of that in my beds.