APHELANDRA HARTWEGIANA Tropical Bright Orange Yellow Flowering Unique Bloom Spike Live Shrub Plant Starter Size 4 Inch Pot Emerald R

Aphelandra hartwegiana is a stunning plant that adds lots of color to any landscape or indoor collection. The bright orange bloom stalks can grow up to 15 inches in length and will continue releasing small yellow florets throughout the bloom cycle which can last over one week. This plant thrives under high light conditions, but will tolerate mild shade if necessary. Moderate watering is appropriate for this shrub, one should allow soil to dry until it appears dry on the surface of the pot before watering again. Appropriate for container growth or in-ground planting, Aphelandra hartwegiana will grow to a height of 6-8 ft and can tolerate aggressive pruning after flowering. When pruning post-bloom, take care to avoid harming the beginnings of any new blooms to ensure the next bloom cycle is as full as the first. Native to South America, this tropical plant is typically found offering bright accents on the edges of densely packed forest with rich soil.