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Aphelandra
Scientific name :
Aphelandra squarrosa
Light Requirements :
Bright light, Medium light
Height :
30- 60 cm
Width :
40 cm
Watering :
Water thoroughly as soon as the potting soil starts to dry on the surface. Do not leave stagnant water in the cache-pot or saucer to prevent root rot.
Maintenance :
Remove the dried leaves. Prune the flower spike after blooming. Repot in potting soil for indoor plants. Fertilize with an all-purpose fertilizer (20-20-20) or for blooming (22-11-22) during the growth period, from March to October. Propagation by stem cuttings.
Description :
A pretty compact indoor plant with shiny dark green leaves and white striped veins. The decorative yellow spike-like flowering appears in summer and autumn and lasts for several months. To maintain its compact shape, it is possible to prune the plant severely in spring, during repotting.
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