Aphelandra Species, Two-Coloured Balm Plant
Aphelandraliboniana

Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Aphelandra (af-el-AN-druh)
Species: liboniana (lee-bo-neea-na)

Synonym:Aphelandra mirabilis

Category
Herbs
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Red
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting